Former Reform Party Leader Huh Eun-ah Appointed Presidential Secretary for National Unity
Former Reform Party Leader Huh Eun-ah Appointed Presidential Secretary for National Unity
Huh Eun-ah, former leader of the Reform Party, has been appointed as the Presidential Secretary for National Unity, officially commencing her duties on October 28, 2025. This appointment fills a vacancy that had persisted for approximately three months following the resignation of former Secretary Kang Joon-wook in July, signaling the Presidential Office's commitment to reform. Secretary Huh is expected to play a pivotal role in gathering opinions from all sectors of society, mediating various conflicts, and formulating and implementing policies for national unity. Her role is particularly crucial given the recent intensification of social divisions. The Presidential Office believes that Secretary Huh's political experience and communication skills will contribute significantly to national unity. In her inaugural address, Secretary Huh stated, "I will listen attentively to the voices of the people and do my utmost to resolve social conflicts through sincere communication." She added, "I will dedicate all my capabilities to achieving national unity, faithfully upholding the President's vision for the nation." Secretary Huh's appointment has been positively received within the Presidential Office, and various policies aimed at national unity are anticipated to be pursued.
The newly appointed Secretary for National Unity, Huh Eun-ah, first entered politics as a proportional representative for the Future United Party in the 21st National Assembly. She served as the party's chief spokesperson at the time, gaining attention for her exceptional eloquence and logical analysis. In the National Assembly, she primarily focused on economic and social policies, particularly working to develop policies aimed at resolving issues facing the younger generation. She also actively participated in social welfare policies for marginalized communities, garnering broad support. During her time with the Future United Party, Secretary Huh was regarded as a politician who voiced reasonable opinions within the party, contributing to the party's policy direction through participation in various policy debates and discussions. However, amid shifts in the party's direction and internal conflicts, Secretary Huh gradually reconsidered her political position, eventually leaving the People Power Party to pursue a new political challenge. After leaving the party, Secretary Huh joined the Reform Party to establish a new political foundation, serving as the party's inaugural leader. As leader of the Reform Party, Secretary Huh attempted to revamp the party's image by proposing various policies aimed at gaining the support of the younger generation. In particular, she focused on addressing the challenges faced by young people, such as creating youth jobs, resolving housing issues, and reforming education, resonating with the youth demographic.
After serving as the leader of the Reform Party, the newly appointed Secretary Huh Eun-ah continued her political activities by supporting President Lee Jae-myung during the presidential campaign. At the time, Secretary Huh highly praised President Lee Jae-myung's policy vision and actively supported his campaign. In particular, she expressed her agreement with President Lee Jae-myung's policies aimed at resolving economic inequality and realizing social justice, publicly declaring her support. After the presidential election, Secretary Huh participated as a member of the President-elect's National Planning Advisory Committee, contributing to the formulation of the new government's policy direction. In the National Planning Advisory Committee, she primarily focused on social integration and public communication, gathering various opinions and making policy recommendations to play a crucial role in setting the government's policy direction. Secretary Huh gained a deeper understanding of government policies and had the opportunity to build networks with experts in various fields through her activities on the National Planning Advisory Committee. This experience is expected to be of great help in her future role as Secretary for National Unity. As she concluded her activities on the National Planning Advisory Committee, Secretary Huh pledged, "I will do my best to ensure that the new government meets the expectations of the people and creates a better Republic of Korea."
The Presidential Secretary for National Unity plays a crucial role in gathering opinions from various sectors of society, mediating various conflicts, and formulating and implementing policies for national unity. This position is not simply about promoting government policies but aims to listen to the diverse voices of the people and reflect them in policies to bring about practical changes in people's lives. In particular, the role of the Secretary for National Unity is becoming increasingly important in the face of recent intensified social divisions. As she takes on this important role, Secretary Huh Eun-ah is expected to leverage her experience and networks built through her past political activities to promote various policies for national unity. After taking office, Secretary Huh plans to meet with individuals from all sectors of society to listen to their opinions and gather various policy ideas. She also intends to formulate policies that reflect the opinions of various segments of society, such as young people, women, the elderly, and marginalized communities, and strive to resolve social inequalities and achieve national unity through these efforts. The Presidential Office expects that Secretary Huh's efforts will have a positive impact on the lives of the people and contribute to achieving overall integration of society.
