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South Korea to replace Kang Kyung-wha, the nation’s first woman foreign minister

After three and a half years, Kang is stepping down and will be replaced by Chung Eui-yong
Won-Gi Jung January 20, 2021
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South Korea to replace Kang Kyung-wha, the nation’s first woman foreign minister
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After witnessing the revival of inter-Korean diplomacy, South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha will step down from her position and pass the torch to a former security official, the presidential Blue House announced on Wednesday. 

Chung Eui-yong, former director of the Blue House National Security Office, is set to take over Kang’s role once he is confirmed for the position. South Korean law dictates that the confirmation of a nominee must happen within 20 days of the president making the appointment.

“The foreign minister candidate, Chung Eui-yong, is a top expert who dedicated his entire life to the field of

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