The reform measures put forth by the presidential transition team clearly reflect President-elect Park's governing philosophy of boosting the domestic economy and keeping people safe.

The next administration plans to create two new ministries, one in charge of "future science technology" and the other of maritime affairs and abolish three others, the National Science and Technology Commission, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission and the Office of Minister for Special Affairs.

In particular, President-elect Park is known to have put great emphasis on the science ministry.


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{Kim Yong-joon, Chair Presidential Transition Team} "We plan to set up the basis for 'creative economy' through 'creative science.' The ministry will strengthen the government's capability to create more jobs and discover new growth engines."


The new ministry will also be responsible for policies that pertain to information and communications technology.

{PARK TO APPOINT DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS}And to tackle the ongoing global economic crisis, President-elect Park will appoint a deputy prime minister for economic affairs,.. a post that was scrapped during the Lee Myung-bak administration.

The Ministry of Knowledge Economy will take over trade affairs from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to improve the trade environment and hand over its responsibility of creating policies for medium-sized companies and regional development to the Small and Medium Business Association.

The Korea Food and Drug Administration will be upgraded to a ministry, and the Ministry of Public Adminstration and Security will change its name to the Ministry of Security and Public Administration, a move intended to demonstrate President-elect Park's committment to the people's safety.


{Eoh Jin-joo, jjeoh@arirang.co.kr} "The presidential transition team said it will provide at a later date specific details about what these new ministries and government offices will be in charge of and how they will divide their functions within the agencies. The committee aims to have the revised bill on the reforms written and passed at the National Assembly within the month.

Eoh Jin-joo, Arirang News."

Reporter : jjeoh@arirang.co.kr