South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle

2 verified updates • corroborated by 1 independent source • tracked since August 29, 2026

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10:00 PM 1 source: Reuters
South Korea Vice Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il named finance minister, Yonhap says
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11:00 PM 1 source: Reuters
South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle