South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appoints Kim Yong-hyun as defense minister and Shin Won-sik as top presidential security adviser, both subject to parliamentary confirmation.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol appointed Kim Yong-hyun, the presidential security service chief, as defense minister and Shin Won-sik, current defense minister, as top presidential security adviser. Defense minister nominee Kim will undergo parliamentary confirmation. National Security Adviser Chang Ho-jin becomes special adviser for foreign affairs and security. Appointments are subject to parliamentary confirmation, but the president can appoint nominees regardless of the outcome.

August 12, 2024
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