Lee Hyungseop, New Commissioner of the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office: "Promoting Environmental Policies That Bring Tangible Changes to Daily Life"

Lee Hyungseop, the 39th Director of Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office. [Photo provided by Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office]

The Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on May 4 that Lee Hyungseop was inaugurated as its 39th Commissioner on May 1.

The new commissioner began his public service career after passing the 38th National Technical Examination and has served as Director of Environmental Health Management Division, Director of Clean Air Planning Division, Director of Transport Environment Division, Director of Chemical Safety Division, and Director of International Cooperation Division at the Ministry of Environment, as well as Director of Water Use Policy Division and Director of Air Environment Policy Division at the Ministry of Climate.

Commissioner Lee stated, "It is a great honor and, at the same time, a significant responsibility to be appointed as Commissioner of the Nakdong River Basin Environmental Office."

He went on to say, "In response to the era of climate crisis, we will promote environmental policies that enable the public to experience change in their daily lives—such as carbon reduction, expansion of renewable energy, and improvements in the areas of water, air, and the natural environment. In addition, we will strengthen communication and cooperation with the local community."

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