South Korean president names 11 ministers-Xinhua

South Korean president names 11 ministers

Source: Xinhua

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2025-06-23 13:48:45

SEOUL, June 23 (Xinhua) -- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who took office in June, named 11 ministers, including defense, foreign and unification ministers, the presidential office said Monday.

Ahn Gyu-back was named the defense chief.

Former Vice Foreign Minister Cho Hyun was named to lead the foreign ministry, while Chung Dong-young was nominated as unification minister.

All the minister nominees are subject to confirmation hearings in the National Assembly.