South Korea’s next likely defense and foreign ministers participated in parliamentary hearings this week ahead of president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration on May 10, discussing a host of issues including North Korean weapons capabilities, sanctions against the DPRK and the incoming administration’s inter-Korean policies.
Defense minister nominee Lee Jong-sup sat before the National Assembly on Wednesday while foreign minister nominee Park Jin did so Monday. Parliament cannot veto a South Korean president’s minister picks but the hearings are designed to flesh out a candidate’s background, policy goals and personal views to ensure they are suited for the job they are nominated for.
South Korea’s next likely defense and foreign ministers participated in parliamentary hearings this week ahead of president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration on May 10, discussing a host of issues including North Korean weapons capabilities, sanctions against the DPRK and the incoming administration’s inter-Korean policies.
Defense minister nominee Lee Jong-sup sat before the National Assembly on Wednesday while foreign minister nominee Park Jin did so Monday. Parliament cannot veto a South Korean president’s minister picks but the hearings are designed to flesh out a candidate’s background, policy goals and personal views to ensure they are suited for the job they are nominated for.
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