South Korean president nominates 11 new ministers
The country's presidential office announced Lee tapped 11 people for positions in his government.
Cho Hyun was chosen as foreign minister. He previously served as first vice foreign minister as well as in multiple overseas diplomatic roles. The presidential office says Cho has broad experience in multi-lateral talks and knowledge of trade issues.
Veteran politician Ahn Gyu-back was picked as defense minister. Local media say he is the first civilian to be nominated for that post in more than six decades.
Chung Dong-young was nominated to serve another term as unification minister, a post he held from 2004 to 2005.
The nominees will be appointed after hearings in the National Assembly.
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