Lee Chang-yong on rumors of the next prime minister, saying, "The Bank of Korea is faithful to the governor's work."

The Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong has effectively drawn a line regarding being mentioned as the next prime minister.

At a press conference on monetary policy direction today (28th), Governor Lee said he would stick to his role as governor of the Bank of Korea in response to a question related to the rumor of the next prime minister.

He said he had prepared an answer as if he expected a related question, stressing that it is most important to faithfully do his current work as the economic situation is not easy.