▲ This file image shows chief presidential aide on economic growth Ha Joon-kyung, who was promoted to serve as the presidential chief of staff for policy on Oct. 1, 2026. (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Chief presidential aide on economic growth Ha Joon-kyung has been named to serve as the presidential chief of staff for policy, an official said Thursday.

Moon Shin-hak, a sitting vice minister of trade, industry and resources, has been appointed to replace Ha as the new chief presidential aide for economic growth, presidential secretary for public relations Seong Ghi-hong said at a briefing.

Rep. Song Young-gil of the ruling Democratic Party has been named President Lee Jae Myung's special envoy for peace and diplomacy.

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