But his actions raise questions about the motive.
Prosecutor General Lee One-seok said investigations will "adhere to established principles" regardless of who is appointed, addressing the sweeping changes in the prosecution leadership overseeing investigations into allegations involving first lady.
President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to hold an official press conference as early as next week as he marks his second year in office, presidential officials said Wednesday, in keeping with a promise to improve his communication with the public.
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday appointed new first and second vice science ministers, who will assume their new roles on Monday.
CJ Group, a Korean conglomerate, appointed new leaders for its key subsidiaries, CJ CheilJedang and CJ Logistics, on Friday.
President Yoon Suk Yeol tapped Yu Chul-hwan, a former senior judge at the Seoul Central District Court, as his new head of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. He also named Wang Yun-jong as third deputy national security adviser.
Kim Yoon-sang, administrator of the Public Procurement Service, was named the new second vice minister of economy and finance, the presidential office announced.
SK Group has undergone a major reshuffle, appointing new CEOs in seven subsidiary companies. The average age of the new chief executives is 55, signaling a generational shift.
Lotte Corporation has announced a major corporate shakeup, with 14 affiliates changing CEOs.
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