Cheong Wa Dae vice spokesperson promoted to spokesperson | Yonhap News Agency

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OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The vice spokesperson of Cheong Wa Dae, Jeon Eun-su, was promoted to serve as the spokesperson for President Lee Jae Myung, a senior aide said Wednesday. Current spokesperson Kang Yu-jung will take on the role of chief spokesperson, according to Lee Kyu-yeon, the presidential secretary for public affairs and communications. Jeon Eun-su (R), vice presidential spokesperson, speaks during a briefing on President Lee Jae Myung's plan to attend a Group of 20 summit held at Cheong Wa Dae on Nov. 14, 2026. (Yonhap) ejkim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Cheong Wa Dae #spokesperson Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. Korea Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang prev Cheong Wa Dae vice spokesperson promoted to spokesperson Next Cheong Wa Dae vice spokesperson promoted to spokesperson

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By Kim Eun-jung
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The vice spokesperson of Cheong Wa Dae, Jeon Eun-su, was promoted to serve as the spokesperson for President Lee Jae Myung, a senior aide said Wednesday.
Current spokesperson Kang Yu-jung will take on the role of chief spokesperson, according to Lee Kyu-yeon, the presidential secretary for public affairs and communications.
Jeon, 42, previously worked as an elementary school teacher and a lawyer, and joined the ruling Democratic Party in May 2024. She has been serving as a vice spokesperson since Lee took office in June last year.
Jeon Eun-su (R), vice presidential spokesperson, speaks during a briefing on President Lee Jae Myung's plan to attend a Group of 20 summit held at Cheong Wa Dae on Nov. 14, 2026. (Yonhap)
ejkim@yna.co.kr
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- Korea's strong backlash against growing S.

### Areas for Consideration
- Jeon Eun-su (R), vice presidential spokesperson, speaks during a briefing on President Lee Jae Myung's plan to attend a Group of 20 summit held at Cheong Wa Dae on Nov. 14, 2026. (Yonhap) ejkim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Cheong Wa Dae #spokesperson Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.

### Implications
- Current spokesperson Kang Yu-jung will take on the role of chief spokesperson, according to Lee Kyu-yeon, the presidential secretary for public affairs and communications.
- Jeon, 42, previously worked as an elementary school teacher and a lawyer, and joined the ruling Democratic Party in May 2024.
- Jeon Eun-su (R), vice presidential spokesperson, speaks during a briefing on President Lee Jae Myung's plan to attend a Group of 20 summit held at Cheong Wa Dae on Nov. 14, 2026. (Yonhap) ejkim@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Cheong Wa Dae #spokesperson Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers spokesperson, vice, cheong topics. Notable strengths include discussion of spokesperson. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 398.