Former lawmaker Chae Yi-bae appointed Chief Secretary to South Korean Prime Minister

Chae Yi-bae, a former member of the National Assembly, has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, a position equivalent to a Vice Minister. The appointment, effective June 11, places her in a key role supporting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.

Chae brings a diverse background to the position. She first entered the National Assembly in 2016 as a proportional representative for the People's Party, serving on the Legislation and Judiciary Committee and the Government Affairs Committee. She later held positions such as policy director for the Bareunmirae Party and was a member of the emergency response committee for the Democratic Party after joining in December 2021.

Her experience extends to economic policy and governance. Chae previously served as the head of the Gyeonggi Province Job Foundation and held roles as an analyst for Good Governance Korea and the Economic Reform Research Institute. She also served as a special advisor on fair economy to the Prime Minister and chaired the fair market committee for the Democratic Party's presidential campaign in 2022.

The appointment signals a move to strengthen the Prime Minister's office with individuals experienced in both legislative and economic affairs. Chae's background suggests a focus on policy implementation and coordination within the administration.