SEOUL, Sept 13 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korean President, Yoon Suk-yeol, today nominated new defence, culture and gender ministers, according to the presidential office.
Shin Won-sik, a lawmaker of the ruling People Power Party and former three-star army general, was picked to replace incumbent Defence Minister, Lee Jong-sup.
Yoo In-chon, a special presidential adviser on culture and sports, was nominated as the new minister of culture, sports and tourism.
Kim Haeng, a former interim leadership member of the People Power Party, was tapped for the new gender equality and family minister.
The three nominees are subject to parliamentary confirmation hearings.– NNN-YONHAP
