산이면 출신 임기근 국무조정실장 임명…지역사회 “큰 자긍심”

임기근 국무조정실장 배너 / tkwlswprhd=촘ㅅ 헷

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해남군 산이면 지역사회가 산이면 부흥리 출신 임기근 국무조정실장의 임명을 축하하며 지역의 자긍심을 드높이고 있다. 최근 산이면 일대에는 “산이면 부흥리 출신 임기근 국무조정실장 임명을 축하드립니다”라는 문구가 담긴 축하 현수막이 게시됐으며, 현수막에는 산이면문화체육진흥회 명의가 함께 표기돼 지역사회의 축하 뜻을 전하고 있다.

임기근 국무조정실장은 광주 송원고등학교를 졸업하고 서울대학교 경영학과에서 학사 학위를 받았으며, 이후 미국 인디애나대학교에서 경제학 석사를 취득했다. 주요 경력으로는 기획재정부 정책조정국장, 예산총괄심의관, 경제예산심의관, 재정관리관, 조달청장, 기획예산처 차관 등을 지냈으며, 2026년 7월 11일부터 국무조정실장을 맡고 있다.

대통령실은 임 실장에 대해 경제정책 분야의 최고 전문가로 평가하며, 복잡한 경제정책을 조율해 온 경험을 바탕으로 부처 간 이해관계를 합리적으로 조정하고 국정 현안을 안정적으로 관리할 적임자라고 밝혔다
국무조정실장은 국무총리를 보좌하면서 각 부처 정책을 종합·조정하고, 국정 현안을 관리하는 핵심 자리다. 지역에서는 이번 임명이 단순한 인사 발령을 넘어, 해남 출신 인재가 중앙정부의 핵심 정책 조정 사령탑에 올랐다는 점에서 큰 의미를 갖는다는 평가가 나오고 있다.

특히 산이면 주민들은 고향 출신 인사가 국가 행정의 중책을 맡게 된 데 대해 축하의 뜻을 전하며, 앞으로 국가 발전은 물론 지역사회에도 긍정적인 귀감이 되기를 기대하고 있다.

지역 한 주민은 “고향 출신 인사가 국가의 중요한 자리에 오른 것은 지역민 모두에게 큰 자랑”이라며 “임기근 국무조정실장이 국정 운영의 중심에서 큰 역할을 해주길 바란다.”고 말했다.
AI호남뉴스는 임기근 국무조정실장의 임명을 축하하며, 앞으로도 국가 행정의 안정과 정책 조정의 중심에서 국민과 지역을 잇는 역할을 충실히 수행해 주길 기대한다.

임기근 프로필 / 사진제공=기재부

프로필 요약
이름: 임기근
출신: 해남군 산이면 부흥리(현수막 기준)
학력: 광주 송원고, 서울대 경영학과, 미국 인디애나대 경제학 석사
주요 경력: 기획재정부 정책조정국장, 예산총괄심의관, 경제예산심의관, 재정관리관, 조달청장, 기획예산처 차관
현 직책: 국무조정실장




San-i-myeon Native Lim Ki-geun Appointed Minister for Government Policy Coordination… Local Community Expresses “Great Pride”
San-i-myeon Culture and Sports Promotion Association Displays Congratulatory Banner
Economic Policy Expert with Extensive Experience in Budget, Fiscal Affairs and Public Procurement… High Expectations for His Role in Coordinating State Affairs
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The local community of San-i-myeon in Haenam County is celebrating the appointment of Lim Ki-geun, a native of Buheung-ri, San-i-myeon, as Minister for Government Policy Coordination, expressing great pride in the achievement of a distinguished figure from the region.
Recently, congratulatory banners have been displayed throughout San-i-myeon bearing the message, “Congratulations on the appointment of Lim Ki-geun, a native of Buheung-ri, San-i-myeon, as Minister for Government Policy Coordination.”
The banners also carry the name of the San-i-myeon Culture and Sports Promotion Association, reflecting the local community’s collective congratulations and support.
Lim graduated from Songwon High School in Gwangju and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He later received a master’s degree in Economics from Indiana University in the United States.
Throughout his career, Lim has held a series of key government positions, including Director-General for Policy Coordination at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Director-General for Budget Coordination, Director-General for Economic Budget Affairs, Director-General for Fiscal Management, Administrator of the Public Procurement Service, and Vice Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Budget.
He has served as Minister for Government Policy Coordination since July 11, 2026.
The Office of the President described Lim as one of the country’s leading experts in economic policy. It noted that, based on his extensive experience coordinating complex economic policies, he is well qualified to rationally mediate differing interests among government ministries and ensure the stable management of major national policy issues.
The Minister for Government Policy Coordination plays a central role in assisting the Prime Minister, comprehensively coordinating government policies across ministries and managing key national affairs.
Local residents say the appointment represents far more than a routine personnel decision. They regard it as a highly significant achievement that a distinguished figure from Haenam has risen to one of the central government’s most important policy coordination posts.
Residents of San-i-myeon have particularly welcomed the appointment of a native of their hometown to such a major position in the national administration. They expressed hope that Lim will contribute not only to the development of the nation but also serve as a positive role model and source of inspiration for the local community.
One local resident said, “Having someone from our hometown appointed to such an important national position is a great source of pride for everyone in the community. We sincerely hope Minister Lim Ki-geun will play a major role at the heart of national governance.”
AI HONAM NEWS congratulates Lim Ki-geun on his appointment as Minister for Government Policy Coordination and looks forward to his dedicated service at the center of national policy coordination and administrative stability, faithfully bridging the interests of the people, the nation and local communities.
Profile Summary
Name: Lim Ki-geun
Hometown: Buheung-ri, San-i-myeon, Haenam County
(Based on the congratulatory banner)
Education:
Songwon High School, Gwangju
B.A. in Business Administration, Seoul National University
M.A. in Economics, Indiana University, United States
Major Career Positions:
Director-General for Policy Coordination, Ministry of Economy and Finance
Director-General for Budget Coordination
Director-General for Economic Budget Affairs
Director-General for Fiscal Management
Administrator of the Public Procurement Service
Vice Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Budget
Current Position: Minister for Government Policy Coordination