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Yoon Picks Ex-PM Han To Become His Prime Minister, May Name FinMin By Apr 15

SOUTH KOREA

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been tapped to take the helm of the new government, President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol announced on Sunday.

  • Han is a seasoned poltician and public servant who held the portfolios of Prime Minister and Finance Minister as well as served as South Korea's ambassador to the U.S. Known for expertise in both trade and foreign affairs, in the latter two capacities, he negotiated a free trade agreement with Washington.
  • Korea Economic Daily reported that Yoon is planning to nominate remaining members of the new cabinet before April 15. His choice of Finance Minister will provide interest, with former Finance Ministers Choo Kyung-ho and Choi Sang-mok mentioned as possible candidates.

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