Politics · South Korea · 2 hrs ago
South Korea presidential aide Hong Ik-pyo resigns, successor under review
Hong Ik-pyo has offered to resign as South Korea’s presidential political affairs chief.
He is expected to work only through this week, according to the report.
Former lawmaker Choi In-ho is under consideration to take over the role.
Choi is now head of the Korea Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation and served two terms as a lawmaker representing Busan.
Several other presidential aides have also signalled they may resign, raising the possibility of a broader staff reshuffle.
Some aides who have worked at the presidential office since the start of the administration are said to be feeling worn down.
President Lee could announce further appointments as early as November 8, but no final decisions are stated.
South Korean presidential senior secretary for political affairs Hong Ik-pyo has offered to resign, according to a report published on November 6.
Hong is expected to work only through this week.
Choi In-ho, a former two-term lawmaker and current head of the Korea Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation, is under strong consideration as his successor.
Several other presidential aides have reportedly also expressed their intention to resign, raising the possibility of a broader staff reshuffle.
Additional appointments by President Lee could be made as early as November 8.
- Who
- Hong Ik-pyo, senior secretary for political affairs to South Korea’s president. Choi In-ho is under consideration as his successor.
- What
- Hong has offered to resign, and Choi is being considered for the post.
- When
- The resignation was reported on November 6, 2026. Hong is expected to work through this week.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Hong Ik-pyo offered his resignation.
A report said Hong was expected to work only through the week and that Choi In-ho was under consideration as his successor.
President Lee could make additional appointments, according to the report.
- Resignation reported
- November 6, 2026
- Hong’s expected final week
- This week
- Potential successor
- Choi In-ho
- Choi’s current role
- Head of the Korea Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation
- Possible additional appointments
- As early as November 8