South Korean Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl Jae was unexpectedly replaced on Tuesday by President Park Geun-hye’s special advisor on North Korea Hong Yong-pyo.
Hong is still technically a nominee for the position, and there will be a hearing on Hong’s appointment after the Korean Lunar New Year holiday this week, but the president can overrule any decisions made during the meeting.
South Korean Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl Jae was unexpectedly replaced on Tuesday by President Park Geun-hye’s special advisor on North Korea Hong Yong-pyo.
Hong is still technically a nominee for the position, and there will be a hearing on Hong’s appointment after the Korean Lunar New Year holiday this week, but the president can overrule any decisions made during the meeting.
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