Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister



News Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik has endorsed decapitations strikes on North Korea but is well-regarded for expertise on US-ROK operations Jeongmin Kim September 14, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye with Shin Won-sik, then-vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff \| Image: ROK Blue House (April 10, 2015) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol nominated a retired three-star lieutenant general turned congressman known for his hawkish views on North Korea to serve as defense minister this week. Shin Won-sik, 65, previously served in key positions during the conservative Park Geun-hye administration, notably overseeing the revision of U.S.-ROK missile guidelines to extend the range of capabilities that Seoul could develop. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol nominated a retired three-star lieutenant general turned congressman known for his hawkish views on North Korea to serve as defense minister this week. Shin Won-sik, 65, previously served in key positions during the conservative Park Geun-hye administration, notably overseeing the revision of U.S.-ROK missile guidelines to extend the range of capabilities that Seoul could develop. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister

Shin Won-sik has endorsed decapitations strikes on North Korea but is well-regarded for expertise on US-ROK operations

Jeongmin Kim September 14, 2023

Controversial general-turned-lawmaker nominated as South Korean defense minister

Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye with Shin Won-sik, then-vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | Image: ROK Blue House (April 10, 2015)

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol nominated a retired three-star lieutenant general turned congressman known for his hawkish views on North Korea to serve as defense minister this week.

Shin Won-sik, 65, previously served in key positions during the conservative Park Geun-hye administration, notably overseeing the revision of U.S.-ROK missile guidelines to extend the range of capabilities that Seoul could develop.

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