[Breaking News] Lee "Lee Hye-hoon does not meet the public's expectations... nomination withdrawn" President Lee Jae-myung on the 25th abruptly withdrew the nomination of Lee Hye-hoon as the Minister of Planning and Budget. The candidate, who had drawn attention for her unconventional recruitment as a 'conservative figure', ultimately failed to pass the threshold of the personnel hearing and subsequent public opinion, leading to her withdrawal. Hong Ik-pyo, the Chief of Staff to the President, stated in a briefing that "President Lee Jae-myung listened to various opinions from all walks of life regarding the nomination of Lee Hye-hoon as the Minister of Planning and Budget, and closely observed the public evaluation during and after the personnel hearing," adding, "After careful consideration and deliberation, the President decided to withdraw the nomination of this candidate." Regarding the background of the withdrawal, Chief Hong explained, "The candidate has served as a member of the National Assembly three times from a conservative party, but unfortunately, she did not meet the public's expectations as the Minister of Planning and Budget for the people's sovereignty government." This is interpreted as a measure considering the negative public sentiment regarding various controversies that arose during the personnel hearing process.