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After the ruling Democratic Party suffered a crushing defeat in mayoral by-elections, and with the Moon administration facing dismal approval ratings, key cabinet members were replaced in a bid to reverse the damage.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in nominated Kim Boo-kyum, a former minister of the interior and safety, to be the next prime minister on April 16. Alongside that key replacement on his cabinet, Moon also reshuffled the leadership of five ministries: the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport; Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy; Ministry of Science and ICT; Ministry of Employment and Labor; and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Moon vows to solemnly accept the public’s reprimand
Apr 09, 2021, 09:30 am
President Moon Jae-in/ Source: Yonhap News
AsiaToday reporter Lee Jang-won
With the April 7 by-elections ending in a crushing defeat for the ruling Democratic Party (DP), President Moon Jae-in said Thursday he accepts the election results and will take the people’s rebuke seriously. The leaders of the ruling party resigned to take responsibility for the shocking defeat. The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) requested for a complete renewal of the ruling party. It seems the Moon Jae-in administration will inevitably revise its stance on major policies and state affairs.