Koo Yoon-cheol: "Lee Hyung-il Is an Outstanding Candidate Who Fully Understands the Administration’s Philosophy"

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance Koo Yoon-cheol described Lee Hyung-il, who has been nominated as his successor, as "an outstanding person" on the 3rd.

Deputy Prime Minister Koo made this remark while speaking to reporters at Incheon International Airport after attending the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held in Asheville, United States.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol is arriving at Incheon Airport on the 30th to attend the 'G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting.' Photo by Yonhap News

He said, "(Candidate Lee) is very familiar with the philosophy of the Lee Jaemyung administration overall," and added, "He will skillfully coordinate and effectively respond to all policies."

Regarding his impressions of attending this year’s finance meeting, he said, "The G20 countries evaluated Korea as having very strong fundamentals."

He added, "Representatives from Italy asked, 'How did you manage as oil prices rose?' and I explained, 'We implemented a price ceiling.' They asked if we had to provide subsidies, and I responded, 'We are fully capable of doing so.' I could sense that they were quite envious of Korea."

He went on to say, "I felt that Korea's status in the international community is rising."

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