South Korea’s Presidential Policy Chief Resigns Over Investment Controversy

South Korea’s presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom has resigned following public scrutiny over his personal investment activities. The departure marks a notable leadership change within the presidential office amid ongoing questions about financial transparency.

1 Sept, 00:01 — 1 Sept, 06:21

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President Lee Jae Myung officially accepted the resignation of policy chief Kim Yong-beom.
The presidential office confirmed the departure on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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Kim Yong-beom served as South Korea's presidential policy chief.

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President Lee Jae Myung accepted the resignation on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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The resignation was communicated via an official presidential spokesperson or Blue House statement.

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bloombergHigh18h ago

South Korea’s Presidential Policy Chief Kim Yong-Beom Steps Down

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung accepted the resignation of his chief policy secretary Kim Yong-beom Tuesday, according to the presidential Blue House.

By Heesu Lee

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual18h ago

Presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom resigns

Presidential chief of staff for policy Kim Yong-beom has offered to resign, and President Lee Jae Myung has accepted his resignation, a presidential spokesperson said Tuesday. Kim tendered his resignation the previous day, and Lee accepted it earlier Tuesday, spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said at a press briefing. (Yonhap)

By The Korea Herald

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual11h ago