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[Personnel] Ministry of the Interior and Safety

PolicyOctober 30, 20262 min read

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety of South Korea announced a round of personnel changes. It named a new deputy governor for Gyeonggi Province and moved several division heads to new posts.

What happened

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety (행정안전부) released a list of staff changes, called 'personnel appointments'. Son Im-seong was named deputy governor for administration in Gyeonggi Province. Several department heads also moved to new jobs inside the ministry and its related agencies.

Key changes at a glance

1 new deputy governor: Son Im-seong, Gyeonggi Province (administration deputy governor)
7 staff moves at the division-head level, including the head of the social disaster response office and the head of the police reform support team
Digital security, digital infrastructure, and international cooperation roles also got new leaders
Two people were moved to lead training and record-keeping centers

What these jobs do

South Korea's government has many levels. A 'deputy governor' helps run a province. A 'division head' leads one team inside a ministry. These moves are normal in government. They decide who will lead important work, such as disaster response, police reform, and digital safety.

Why it matters

Personnel moves show which goals the government wants to push. The new leaders will shape policy on disasters, police reform, cyber security, and public records. Readers can watch these areas for new plans.

Glossary

행정안전부: South Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety. It runs local government affairs, public safety, and government administration.

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