The President on Tuesday (Sep. 29) appointed Chung Un-chan as the new Prime Minister at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae.
 

President Lee asked Prime Minister Chung, former head of Seoul National University, to sincerely serve the people. The appointee replied by saying that he would do his best in such efforts.

The President also introduced the dialogues he had with other G20 leaders in Pittsburgh regarding tough employment markets worldwide which have followed the severe economic crisis.

After the appointment, Prime Minister Chung had an inauguration ceremony at the Central Government Complex in Seoul, attended by 500 government officials, including ministers.

In his inauguration address, Chung pledged to do his utmost to unite people and usher in an era in which trust and diligence are highly emphasized.