The Blue House is reportedly considering a nomination for former National Assembly Chairman Chung Nak-yeon as the successor of Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon.

As Democratic Party Kim Jin-pyo, one of the most promising candidates, faced opposition from the progressives, the air flow changed toward reviewing the New Face.

As a result, there are observations that Mr. Moon's last-minute deliberation may take a long time, contrary to previous expectations that prime minister candidates will be announced soon after the National Assembly's budget is processed next year.

According to multiple passport officials, the prime minister's card, which seemed to be solidified, was recently suspended, with anti-theories based on progressive camps such as civic groups and the KCTU.

In particular, Kim reportedly sent the presidential decree to the Blue House, saying that recent opposition from the liberals could adversely affect the general election next year.

In the Blue House, there were some concerns that opposition to Kim would lead to the dissent of key supporters.

The Blue House is known to be considering Chung as a strong candidate.

In the case of Chairman Chung, he is considered as an economic pain in the Democratic Party, as well as his experience as an entrepreneur, as well as the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy during the Roh Moo-hyun administration.

In addition, some believe that they are the right people to lead the agreement.

An official of the passport said, "If Chung is the prime minister, he will go to the post of the head of the administration after experiencing the head of the parliament. It would be a meaningful choice when the agreement between the parliament and the administration is important." "It can be more powerful in the performance of the prime minister than in the past," he said.

Another official of the passport said, "Chairman Chung is receiving new attention, but there are many variables such as running for the general election. There is still a possibility that Kim, who is considered as the most likely candidate, will be finalized." "It's a matter of what."

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