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New Vice Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Appointed in South Korea

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Lee Jae-myung appointed Nam Jae-heon, head of the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry's Arctic Route Promotion Division, as the new Vice Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
  • Nam is recognized as a leading port expert with extensive experience in the ministry, including roles as head of the Port Bureau and the Busan Port North Port Integrated Development Promotion Team.
  • He is credited with laying the groundwork for the Arctic route era and establishing a maritime capital region through efforts like enacting the Arctic Route Special Act.

President Lee Jae-myung has appointed Nam Jae-heon, currently the head of the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry's Arctic Route Promotion Division, as the new Vice Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. The appointment was announced on June 21.

Presidential Office spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung described Nam as a "leading port expert" with strong execution and problem-solving skills. Nam has a distinguished career within the ministry, having previously served as the Director-General of the Port Bureau and as the head of the Busan Port North Port Integrated Development Promotion Team.

Vice Minister Nam is a representative port expert who has served as the head of the Ministry's Port Bureau and the Busan Port North Port Integrated Development Promotion Team, possessing both strong execution capabilities and excellent problem-solving skills.

— Kang Yoo-jungPresidential Office spokesperson, describing the qualifications of the newly appointed Vice Minister.

His tenure as the first head of the Arctic Route Promotion Division has been highlighted, particularly his role in establishing the legal framework for the Arctic route through the enactment of the Arctic Route Special Act. This initiative is seen as crucial for developing new maritime trade routes and fostering a "maritime capital region."

As the first head of the Arctic Route Promotion Division, he is evaluated to have steadily laid the foundation for pioneering the Arctic route and creating a maritime capital region through the enactment of the Arctic Route Special Act.

— Kang Yoo-jungHighlighting Nam Jae-heon's achievements in developing Arctic sea routes.

Kang stated that Nam is well-suited to lead the nation into the Arctic route era and build a global maritime power by completing the vision of a maritime capital. His deep expertise in maritime affairs is expected to drive the ministry's strategic goals forward.

The previous Vice Minister, Kim Sung-beom, resigned to run for a National Assembly seat in the June 3 local elections, in which he was successful.

Based on his expertise in maritime affairs, he is the right person to lead the Arctic route era and build a global maritime power by completing the maritime capital.

— Kang Yoo-jungJustifying the appointment of Nam Jae-heon as Vice Minister.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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