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President Lee Appoints Opposition Minister Amid Budget Overhaul
12/28/2025
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- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung appointed Lee Hye-hoon, a member of the opposition United Future Party, as budget minister.
- The move forms part of President Lee's plan to overhaul ministries and reduce their power.
- Lee Hye-hoon expressed support for the president's focus on economic growth and social welfare.
- Experts caution that these budget planning changes could increase national debt during Lee's liberal administration.
