Senior Presidential Secretary Jeong Seong-ho stated that scrutinizing former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s entire tenure poses no issue. He emphasized that displacing one obstructive individual daily from entrenched positions benefits everyone, as others suffer from such blockages.
First Monthly Employment Meeting
Jeong made these comments during the inaugural Monthly Employment Meeting under the new administration, broadcast live on YouTube. He highlighted that converting non-regular workers to permanent roles represents the most significant gain, describing daily removals of position-hoarders as a matter of principle.
As of June 1, Yoon’s initial two rounds of personnel interventions at the Ministry of Employment and Labor totaled 538 cases.
Responses to Concerns
Addressing the ministry’s education director, Jeong questioned the scale of non-regular conversions, noting they deliver substantial reductions in anxiety without exaggeration. He added that victims deserve daily displacement of obstructors, upholding core principles.
Jeong further remarked that sparing one influential figure who occupies space indefinitely harms others, who then lack opportunities for job connections. He advocated operating smart job placements selectively while prioritizing accuracy, fairness, and problem resolution over sheer volume.
Such interventions, he explained, occur through public recruitment, private channels, and national exams, ensuring threats to public service remain contained.
Broader Reforms and Reports
The meeting incorporated reports the ministry’s audit office, prosecutorial oversight bodies, the National Assembly, and domestic-international inspection units. Discussions covered reappointment screening enhancements, advance victim relief systems, and expanded protections.
Responding to a major university president’s report on personnel compensation adjustments, Jeong stressed that true equity demands structural safeguards beyond superficial fixes. He noted a lack of appropriate reflection at the highest levels, where single issues dominate governance without proportional accountability.
Jeong underscored the need for self-regulating systems amid abundant national talent. He expressed hope for mechanisms enabling self-management, departmental cooperation, and collaborative ties across audits and operations.
