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November 02, 2024
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S. Korea suddenly shuffles Minister of Unification

President Park's special advisor on North Korea will be new unification minister

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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