송 장관은 당초 국방개혁을 밀고 나아가야 하고, 그를 대체할 인물이 마땅치 않다는 점에서 유임되지 않겠냐는 관측이 우세했다.
Minister Song was widely expected to remain in office, given that he should push ahead with defense reforms and that he does not have the right person to replace him.