Lee Hyoung-il to become South Korea’s deputy prime minister and finance minister
The South Korean government on Sunday, August 30, 2026, announced major personnel changes in the Cabinet. Lee Hyoung-il, who previously served as first vice finance minister, became the new deputy prime minister and minister of economy and finance.
The personnel decisions were announced during a televised address by presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik, The Hindu International reported, citing Reuters. The headline described Lee Hyoung-il as a veteran technocrat.
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Appointment at the Ministry of Justice
Kim Seung-won, a lawmaker from the ruling Democratic Party, was appointed head of South Korea’s Ministry of Justice.
New defense minister
Kang Shin-chul became the new defense minister. He previously served as deputy commander of the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command.
