Journalist-turned-political critic becomes new presidential spokesperson

Published Sep 21, 2026 11:11 am KST

Updated Sep 21, 2026 1:07 pm KST

Kim Sung-wan / Courtesy of KBS

Kim Sung-wan, a journalist-turned-political commentator, has been appointed as the new presidential spokesperson, the presidential office said Monday.

Kim — a former reporter with Media Today and later a radio host and political analyst —officially assumed his duties as presidential spokesperson on Monday, according to Cheong Wa Dae.

"I have often had my words passed along to others, but knowing that I am now speaking directly to the media makes me feel a heavy sense of responsibility … As President Lee Jae Myung has said, I will do my best to communicate more with the public with humility," Kim told reporters.

The post has remained vacant since April, when former presidential spokesperson Rep. Jeon Eun-su stepped down to prepare for the June 3 local elections.

Kim's appointment adds to the current two spokespersons — Kang Yu-jung and Ahn Gwi-ryeong.

发布于2026年9月21日上午11:11（韩国标准时间）

更新于2026年9月21日下午1:07（韩国标准时间）

金成完 / 图片由KBS提供

总统府周一宣布，由记者转型为政治评论员的金成完已被任命为新的总统发言人。

据青瓦台消息，金某——曾任《今日媒体》记者，后担任电台主持人及政治分析员——于周一正式就任总统发言人。

“我以前经常通过他人转达我的话，但现在直接面对媒体，让我感到责任重大……正如李在明总统所说，我将尽最大努力，以谦逊的态度与公众进行更多沟通，”金告诉记者。

自 4 月前总统发言人全恩秀议员辞职准备 6 月 3 日的地方选举以来，该职位一直空缺。

金的任命使发言人队伍增加了两名成员，分别是现任发言人姜裕贞和安贵玲。