#Ministry of Planning and Budget

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Lee Hye-hoon arriving for a press briefing in Seoul

Lee Hye-hoon Budget Minister Hearing Scheduled for Jan 19 Amid Political Tension

South Korean parties have agreed to hold a one-day confirmation hearing for Lee Hye-hoon, the budget minister nominee, on Jan 19, 2026, amid various ethical controversies.

Jan 8, 2026

Interior view of a modern government office in South Korea.

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Budget Minister Nominee Lee Hye-hoon: A Veteran Economist Tapped for Inaugural Role

President Yoon Suk Yeol has nominated veteran economist and former three-term lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon as the first-ever head of the Ministry of Planning and Budget.

Dec 28, 2025