August 12, 2024

(LEAD) Yoon names new defense minister, national security adviser

President Yoon Suk Yeol named Presidential Security Service (PSS) chief Kim Yong-hyun as new defense minister while Defense Minister Shin Won-sik was named as new national security adviser, his office said Monday.

National security adviser Chang Ho-…

(LEAD) Yoon names new defense minister, national security adviser

President Yoon Suk Yeol named Presidential Security Service (PSS) chief Kim Yong-hyun as new defense minister while Defense Minister Shin Won-sik was named as new national security adviser, his office said Monday.

National security adviser Chang Ho-…

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 12)

Former Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Kyung-soo is reportedly included in a list of people eligible for presidential immunity on the occasion of Aug. 15 Liberation Day. The list will be announced in Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting to be presided over by President Yoon …

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 12)

Former Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Kyung-soo is reportedly included in a list of people eligible for presidential immunity on the occasion of Aug. 15 Liberation Day. The list will be announced in Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting to be presided over by President Yoon …