News summary on the way home from work, Subsletter Evening.
Until yesterday (6th), when the preliminary budget for the relocation of the presidential office was decided, there were many predictions that the era of the Yongsan office would not open until June. .
This means that the elected person will start working in a new office that will be set up in the Yongsan Ministry of National Defense building from May 10th.
Even if the schedule is tight, it is possible.
On the other hand, the government has begun to adjust the pace of reorganization after the new government is launched.
"Serving the Ministry of National Defense from the first day of his inauguration"
An official of the transition committee held a briefing and explained the issue of relocating the Oval Office, saying, "On the day the new government takes office on May 10, the day the office begins, President Yun Seok-yeol will begin his office without a security gap."
This official summarized the core essence of the relocation of the presidential office into two factors: ► Will the so-called 'bunkers' and crisis management center be complete without a security gap? ► Whether the new president will start his duties at the relocated Ministry of National Defense building depends on two conditions. I think we will be able to meet all of them before May 10th.
However, it seems that President-elect Yoon will work in the 'temporary office' inside the Ministry of National Defense building at the beginning of his inauguration.
According to Yoon-elect’s government building utilization plan, key facilities such as President-elect Yoon’s office, secretary’s office, press room, spokesperson’s office, and security office will be placed on the 1st to 4th floors of the main building of the current Ministry of National Defense. Because it was delayed.
As it is possible to start with moving from the 5th to 10th floors of the main building of the Ministry of National Defense, there is a high possibility that the office will be temporarily set up on one of these five floors. We are fully preparing for Plan B, Plan C, etc. As a result, the new president will start his office on May 10. Please understand that we cannot reveal the details on which floor and how to do it." I explained.
The 'Yongsan Era' in line with the inauguration of the new government
There was some mixed information about the time of the office relocation, but just yesterday (6th), the elected spokesperson Bae Hyun-jin said, "It is impossible to move the office exactly on the 10th of May, and it is expected that it will take some time after that." There were many predictions that they would move in after the month of the month.
A spokesperson for the acquisition committee explained this as follows:
"It is also true that such a point is correct if the last person in the secretariat closes the door and enters the 'completion of occupancy'. They think that it is difficult to move the entire office in the 10-story Ministry of National Defense within the deadline. Of course, it will be done in parts and in stages.
” I heard from the staff that I would do my best,” he said, confirming that he will start working in the new office immediately after taking office.
Organizational restructuring after the inauguration of the new government
The reorganization of the government has been delayed after the inauguration of the new government.
Now that we have decided to carry out personnel appointments according to the organizational system, we are also announcing a candidate for the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, which President-elect Yoon will 'abolish'.
Ahn Cheol-soo, chairman of the transition committee, and Rep. Chu Kyung-ho, secretary of the Planning and Coordination Division of the transition committee, held a press conference regarding the reorganization of the government. I said
Organizational restructuring will be done after the inauguration of the government.
Rep. Choo Kyung-ho also nailed it, saying, "I want to make it clear that there is no longer any discussion in the form of government reorganization in the transition committee."
Announcement of candidates for Minister of Gender Equality and Family
Chairman Ahn Cheol-soo explains the role of the Minister of Gender Equality and Family to be included in the new government piece.
"The appointed Minister of Leisure and Leisure is tasked with formulating a plan about what the problems are in the organization and whether there is a better reorganization plan for the people while running the organization. The Minister of Leisure will take on that role.
" When asked whether the promise to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family was returned to the origin, the lawmaker said, "The promise is currently valid. However, there are various views on how to incorporate the promise into the reorganization of the government, so it is not a matter to push this as it is." I answered.
Shin Yong-hyeon, spokesperson for the transition committee, also gave an ambiguous explanation, so I'll post that part.
“I understand that you are in a position to focus on solving the issues of the people’s livelihood rather than depriving yourself of power while sculpting the government during the transition period, and if you sculpt the existing government organization, the Minister of Recreation will also be appointed. A better reorganization plan can come out. The promise made by President-elect Yoon Seok-yeol is valid, and he will try to find a way to put this promise into practice from various angles. Please listen and understand that we are going to reorganize properly.”
Organizational reshuffling is slow, office is fast
Let's take a closer look at the background of the transition committee's decision not to rush government reorganization.
First, take a look at the briefing of Ahn Cheol-soo, Chairman of the Acquisition Committee.
Regarding the issue of government reorganization, there can be various views from all walks of life, including the opposition parties as well as experts.
Therefore, the new government will give priority to urgent issues of livelihood, collect opinions based on public hearings and listen to the opinions of the opposition parties based on operational experience in the process of running state affairs.
Based on that, I would like to inform you that we plan to create and promote a reorganization plan that is in line with the current trend in a calm and in-depth manner.
The words "I will fully listen to the opinions of the opposition" come from not only Chairman Ahn Cheol-soo, but also from the people of the elected Yoon Seok-yeol.
(Regarding reorganization) We need a process to listen to and discuss with the opposition party with the bill rather than coming up with it, and that kind of time is needed.
That's up to Parliament.
However, if we wait for it to be finalized and then appoint an appointment, there is a huge gap in the state administration.
In order to prevent that, we are hiring within the current organizational law system.
After the new government was launched, the composition of the National Assembly has changed, and in this situation, it can be seen that they are trying to make a bill that can pass the National Assembly while minimizing the gap in government at the beginning of the term.
It is clear that if we push for organizational restructuring, such as abolishing the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, the Democratic Party will resist and only aggravate political chaos.
If the issue of handling the government organization law becomes a hindrance to the government, the responsibility and burden will fall on the new government.
With the upcoming June 1 local elections, the decision not to burden the election seems to have played a role.
While the pace of the reorganization is being adjusted, I can read the atmosphere of rushing to move the presidential office, and it seems that they have a firm stance that they will work in the Ministry of National Defense from the inauguration of the new government until the temporary office is used.
So, a question arose from the person in charge of the transition committee, "I don't think there is any rush. Is there any reason not to do it slowly?"
“Right now, the preliminary decision has been made, the working-level work is in progress, the Ministry of National Defense has started relocation, and we are doing our best on the premise that there will be no work and security gaps on May 10th. I'm answering that way because it's past."
This is an answer that includes the meaning that now is not the time to criticize it for being rash, but the question is still not resolved.
Organizational restructuring, which can only be done in cooperation with the Democratic Party, is promoted over time, but office relocation, which does not need to be done, is being pursued at a speedy pace.
It can be seen that the issues that require cooperation and those that are not are pursued separately, or when looking at the office issue alone, it may be that the president-elect Yoon's principle of 'return the Blue House to the people and work in the new office from the first day' is firm and speeding up. There is.
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The sky road for international flights, which was blocked by Corona, is gradually opening up. The photo shows travelers going through departure procedures at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1.