Former Lawmaker Chae Yi-bae Appointed Chief of the Prime Minister's Office

by Jun sungmin Posted : July 10, 2026, 15:52Updated : July 10, 2026, 15:52
Chae Yi-bae, a former lawmaker and head of the Gyeonggi Job Foundation, is set to be appointed as the Chief of the Prime Minister's Office (a vice-ministerial position) on July 11, according to the Prime Minister's Office on July 10.
 
Chae has served as the secretary of the Economic Democracy Committee at the Citizens' Coalition for Economic Justice, a research fellow at the Good Corporate Governance Institute, and a researcher at the Economic Reform Institute. He has also held positions as a special advisor on fair economy to the Prime Minister and as the chair of the Fair Market Committee for the Democratic Party's 20th presidential election campaign, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a fair competitive environment and sustainable economic growth to alleviate polarization.
 
With his extensive experience and expertise, Chae is expected to assist Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, who has emphasized growth for all citizens, in supporting the recovery of the economy and the transition to AX·GX, ultimately contributing to tangible government achievements for the public.
 
Chae graduated from Korea University with a degree in public administration after attending Incheon Gyesan High School and completed a master's program in commercial law at Korea University's Graduate School of Law.




* This article has been translated by AI.