South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol named a prominent conservative thinker as his new point person on inter-Korean relations on Thursday, a nominee likely to face opposition due to his past statements calling for regime change in North Korea.
Kim Yung-ho, a professor of political science and diplomacy at Sungshin Women's University, pledged to work toward resolving the DPRK nuclear issue and establishing “a foundation for improving inter-Korean relations” following his nomination.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol named a prominent conservative thinker as his new point person on inter-Korean relations on Thursday, a nominee likely to face opposition due to his past statements calling for regime change in North Korea.
Kim Yung-ho, a professor of political science and diplomacy at Sungshin Women's University, pledged to work toward resolving the DPRK nuclear issue and establishing “a foundation for improving inter-Korean relations” following his nomination.
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