More than half of 87 public agency heads were appointed by previous governments

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  More than half of the 87 public corporations and quasi-government agencies analysed had heads appointed by previous administrations.

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  The report found that 43 heads were appointed under President Yoon Suk Yeol, one under President Moon Jae-in and 39 under President Lee Jae-myung.

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  Six heads appointed under the Moon or Yoon administrations remained in office after their terms had expired.

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  The delay in replacing agency heads was criticised as weakening the government’s ability to carry out policy.

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  A bill linking agency heads’ terms to the president’s term remains stalled in a parliamentary committee.

Who

The heads of 87 public corporations and quasi-government agencies, including 44 appointed by previous governments.

What

More than half of the agency heads were appointed under earlier administrations, and some remain in office after their terms expired.

When

The report was published on October 12, 2026; the Lee government had been in office for 1 year and 4 months.

Where

South Korea.

Why

The report points to delays in appointments and a limited pool of candidates; critics say the delays weaken policy implementation.

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