[Photo] They are still members of the cabinet

Posted on : 2017-05-27 17:46 KST Modified on : 2019-10-19 20:29 KST

President Moon Jae-in grabs on to the arm of Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho as Yoo makes opening remarks at a luncheon of ministers, at the Blue House on May 26. Moon told Yoo he could remain seated as he spoke. From left to right are Yoo, Moon, Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs Lee Joon-shik and Minister of National Defense Han Min-koo. It was the first such luncheon since Moon took office. Ministers appointed by previous President Park Geun-hye are still in their positions, as Moon has not been able to appoint his own cabinet, because the Prime Minister has not yet been approved by the National Assembly (the Prime Minister has the authority for recommending new ministers). Moon said that regardless of how one assesses the preceding Park Geun-hye administration, it is important to have policy continuity.