Kim Yong-beom, the first Chief of the Presidential Policy Office under President Lee Jae-myung's administration, announced his resignation on September 1, 2026, via Facebook. ^[1] Kim Yong-beom stated that it is time for him to step aside and for his successors to take their turn, sharing a farewell message with his staff. ^[2] Kim Yong-beom argued that since the economy is on track, the government must now focus on social welfare and distribution programs to address relative deprivation caused by K-shaped growth. ^[3] Kim Yong-beom stated that President Lee Jae-myung initially hesitated to accept the resignation because the President was concerned about the lack of an alternative plan, but eventually understood the necessity. ^[4] Kim Yong-beom stated that the new policy chief must be someone who can focus on livelihood issues rather than the previous economic and industrial focus. ^[5] He emphasized that the work of the office is the work of its staff, expressing pride in the results they created together through worry, persuasion, and adjustment. ^[6]