Three weeks since Kang Hoon-sik's resignation offer with no conclusion... Is the appointment of the new Chief of Staff being delayed?

Three weeks since Kang Hoon-sik's resignation offer with no conclusion... Is the appointment of the new Chief of Staff being delayed?
Pro-Lee Myung-jung sitting members and heavyweights struggling to find the right candidate outside of the National Assembly
Speculation suggests they are considering appointing a figure with significant political weight
Some voices within the ruling party argue that "sitting lawmakers are not suitable successors"
The Blue House states, "We are considering the right candidate"... Some predict the appointment will take place after the National Audit
[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Kim Jin-ah = President Lee Jae-myung stands with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook and Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik at a Cabinet meeting held at the Blue House on the 6th. (Blue House Press Corps) 2026.10.06.bluesoda@newsis.com
[Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Kim Ji-eun = It has been three weeks since Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik expressed his intention to resign, but President Lee Jae-myung continues to deliberate at length.
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