President Yoon Suk Yeol has appointed Kim Wan-sup as the new environment minister, replacing Han Wha-jin. Kim, a former vice finance minister, is known for his expertise in budget planning, particularly in environment-related matters. The National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee has adopted a report on his confirmation hearing, indicating progress in his appointment. Kim previously oversaw the Yoon government's first-year budget preparation and had also run for the National Assembly in the April general elections. Kim Wan-sup, a former vice finance minister, has been appointed as the new environment minister by President Yoon Suk Yeol, succeeding Han Wha-jin. Kim's expertise in environment-related budget planning, particularly during his tenure in the finance ministry, has been highlighted. The National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee has approved a report on his confirmation hearing, signaling advancement in the appointment process. Additionally, Kim previously supervised the Yoon government's first-year budget preparation and had also contested in the April general elections for a seat in the National Assembly.