New ministers of defense and culture
appointed in S. Korea.
International News Desk
According to global Times news Agency Europe, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has approved the appointments of new Defense Minister Shin Won-sik and new Culture Minister Yoo In-chon, the presidential office said, The Global Times Europe informs.Shin, a lawmaker of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and a former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was nominated by Yoon last month. He will replace Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup who offered to resign amid the main opposition Democratic Party’s (DP) push to impeach him over his handling of a military investigation into a young Marine’s death.
Yoo, special presidential adviser for culture and sports, will replace Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Bo-kyoon.Yoo had served as the first culture minister for former President Lee Myung-bak from 2008 to 2011.