South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle
What to know about South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle
South Korea unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday (August 30, 2026), naming First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance.
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What happened
South Korea unveiled a major cabinet reshuffle on Sunday (August 30, 2026), naming First Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il as the new deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance.
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