Lee Jae-myung names nominees for key posts, including PM and top aides

He says loyalty to the people, competence are crucial traits that his picks possess

- Ian Cheng

SEOUL - President Lee Jae-myung unveiled key nominations on his first day of presidency on June 4, including the prime minister nominee and his presidential aides, in his first briefing to reporters after entering the presidential office in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

At a briefing room of the presidential office, Mr Lee announced that he had picked four-term Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Min-seok as the nominee for prime minister.

Mr Lee said Mr Kim, 61, is the right fit for the position, which the President described as being "a mediator between the Cabinet and people".

Mr Lee touted Mr Kim's vast experience in politics, ability to execute policies to improve people's quality of life, and expertise in handling international affairs.

Mr Kim has served as a senior member of the Democratic Party's supreme council since Mr Lee chaired the party. Recently, Mr Kim was one of the co-chairs of Mr Lee's presidential campaign team.