Presidential aide on economic growth named new presidential policy chief

SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Chief presidential aide on economic growth Ha Joon-kyung has been named to serve as the presidential chief of staff for policy, an official said Thursday. Moon Shin-hak, a sitting vice minister of trade, industry and resources, has been appointed to replace Ha as the new chief presidential aide for economic growth, presidential secretary for public relations Seong Ghi-hong said at a briefing. Rep. Song Young-gil of the ruling Democratic Party has been named President Lee Jae Myung's special envoy for peace and diplomacy. This file image shows chief presidential aide on economic growth Ha Joon-kyung, who was promoted to serve as the presidential chief of staff for policy on Oct. 1, 2026. (Yonhap) pbr@yna.co.kr(END)