Two-term lawmaker named new presidential secretary for political affairs

Two-term lawmaker named new presidential secretary for political affairs

Former representative of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea Kim Byung-wook said Sunday that he has been appointed as the new presidential secretary for political affairs. Kim, considered a close aide to President Lee Jae Myung, wrote on his Facebook that he feels a "heavy" sense of responsibility with the appointment. The position is "tasked with coordinating communication between the party, the government and the presidential office to ensure…