The Blue House has contacted Kim Seon-tae, the 'Chungju Man' who recently submitted his resignation, but both parties have dismissed rumors of a job offer.
The Blue House has reached out to Kim Seon-tae, a public servant known for managing the Chungju city government's YouTube channel, after he announced his resignation from his position. Following this news, a rumor surfaced suggesting that the Blue House was considering Kim for a role in their digital communications office, based on his proven skills in effective public relations. However, both Kim and the Blue House have made statements denying that any formal job proposal was made to him during their interaction.
In an interview following the Blue House's outreach, Kim confirmed that he had a conversation with a Blue House representative but stated that it was more of a casual meeting rather than an official recruitment discussion. He described the interaction as a brief chat about his future aspirations and his interest in public service. This coincides with his recent resignation from the Chungju city office, where he has garnered attention for significantly boosting their YouTube channel, which now has around 900,000 subscribers.
Kim's resignation and the subsequent contact from the Blue House have raised questions about potential links between local government employees and central government job placements. However, public officials and spokespersons have been quick to clarify that while they appreciate his work, no concrete offers have been made, thus aiming to dispel any notions of preferential hiring or political favoritism in public service.
