The Presidential Office announced on the 16th that the "National Recommendation System 'Finding True Workers Project' will close at 6 p.m. today," adding that it had recorded more than 74,000 submissions by the previous day, which was higher than expected.
Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jeong held a briefing at the Yongsan Presidential Office this morning and made this statement.
Spokesperson Kang noted, "A transparent verification process will be conducted for the submitted candidates and I want to emphasize again that this initiative aims to find true workers who will usher in the era of national sovereignty. I hope dynamic talents will be discovered in various fields."
She added, "Since this is not a popularity vote, the number of recommendations will only be a simple reference point, and the reasons for the recommendations will be a more important determining factor."
Spokesperson Kang stated, "Even if the recommended candidates are not appointed this time, they will be registered in the talent database after undergoing strict verification and will be utilized for future personnel matters. I expect many to participate today."
Additionally, the Presidential Office stated its position that it will further ensure the rationality of personnel verification.
An official from the Presidential Office said to reporters that day, "The reasons for recommendations are more important than the number of recommendations," adding, "Just because there is a recommendation from oneself does not mean exclusion. Since it is receiving recommendations whether they are self-recommendations or recommendations by others, we will carefully examine the reasons. It is not the case that having many recommendations guarantees appointment. We will enhance the rationality of personnel verification."
Regarding the first national approval rating of 58.6%, she said, "I believe this reflects the hopes and expectations from many people for the end of the internal unrest, normalization of state affairs, and recovery of democracy, and we humbly accept it."
Regarding cabinet personnel, she stated, "The announcement has not been finalized, and I can only say it will be after the G7 summit schedule."
Concerning employees who have remained after working in the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, she said, "If they haven't worked since the martial law and are just receiving salaries, then it is naturally correct that they should be dismissed procedurally due to the failure of the current government's handover."