Choi Jang Jip, One of Top Aids to the President , resigns
Choi Jang Jip,head of the Presidential Policy Planning Board ,submitted his resignation to President Kim Dae Jung on April 1st.His resignation was made at the request of President Kim. His successor is yet to be decided.
Choi was uncomfortable when questioned about his resignation saying, ' There was a demand from Cheong Wha Dae(the presidential office),so, please direct that question to Cheong Wha Dae.'
Kim Han Gil,the president's top aid regarding policy planning, said ' There was some criticism that the Policy Planning Board was not doing its job. I was told to consider taking measures to revive the Board by President Kim.'
Kim added ' The Board's role might be changed to focus on national economics.'
Recently Choi caused a big dispute with conservative groups,including one of leading papers, Chosun Ilbo, by publishing his controversial paper which asserts that the Korean War was intended to free the Korean people.
Shang-Bok Shim : simsb@joongang.co
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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