Yoon appointed as new senior presidential secretary for civil society…”I will listen to the public sentiment with humility”

The President’s Office appointed Jeon Kwang-sam, former civic communication secretary, as the senior advisor to the President’s Office for civic society on the 10th. Jeon Kwang-sam expressed his thoughts at the Seoul Yongsan Presidential Office on that day. President Yoon Suk-yeol appointed Jeon Kwang-sam as the senior advisor of the President’s Office for civic society on the 10th. Chief of Staff Jeong Jin-seok announced the appointment at a briefing held at the Yongsan Presidential Office on the same day. Chief Jeong explained the background of the appointment, stating, “Senior Advisor Jeon Kwang-sam has been recognized for his sense of state affairs and communication skills based on his rich experience and network in various social sectors as a journalist.” Chief Jeong added, “Based on his experience as a presidential office secretary twice, he is suitable for listening to and coordinating on-site opinions to ensure that diverse voices of civic society are reflected in national governance.” The newly appointed senior advisor, Jeon Kwang-sam, is a former journalist from the Seoul Shinmun. During the Park Geun-hye administration, he served as the head of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. He also worked as a civic communication secretary in the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He ran for the Daegu Buk-gu A district with the People Power Party in the April 10 general election but did not receive the nomination. Senior Advisor Jeon Kwang-sam stated, “My mission is to listen carefully and convey without distortion,” and added, “I will listen attentively to public opinion with the utmost humility.” He also mentioned, “I will communicate more with those who have different opinions,” and “I will also pay attention to criticisms and critiques.”