President Moon calls Koo Yoon-cheol, Minister for Government Policy Coordination, "a colleague I worked with during the Roh Moo-hyun administration"

Chairperson Jeon Hyun-hee Emphasizes 'Anti-Corruption Control Tower'... Appointment Ceremony Attended by Spouse and Mother-in-Law

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the afternoon of the 3rd, President Moon Jae-in expressed a sense of familiarity during a conversation following the presentation of the appointment letter to Koo Yoon-cheol, Director of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, at the Blue House, referring to him as a "colleague who worked together during the Participatory Government." It was a message urging him to demonstrate his capabilities in overcoming the 'novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)' and the economic crisis.

President Moon evaluated Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, who received the appointment letter that day, as "someone who, during her time as a member of the National Assembly, patiently and persistently worked to resolve conflicts between the taxi and ride-sharing industries." He also asked her to continue her efforts to realize an anti-corruption society with a strong awareness of the anti-corruption control tower role.

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Yoon Jae-kwan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Blue House, conveyed, "Koo Yoon-cheol, Director of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, said he will do his best to ensure smooth blood flow between government ministries and create an Office for Government Policy Coordination that works proactively on conflict issues and agenda management." He added, "Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, said she will devote herself to helping the socially vulnerable and fulfilling the role of the anti-corruption control tower to make a country worthy of its name."

Meanwhile, at today's appointment ceremony, President Moon presented a bouquet to the spouse of the Director of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, emphasizing the meaning of harmony and coordination by mixing flowers of different seasons and growing conditions such as lotus, hosta, sweet pea, and lisianthus. He added blueberry fruits to the bouquet, expressing hopes for good future achievements.

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Additionally, to the mother of the newly appointed Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, he presented a bouquet of orchids and chrysanthemums, symbolizing integrity and nobility, with a request to surely realize the Moon Jae-in administration's anti-corruption will.