What Happened
Kang Shin-Chul Brings Extensive Military Experience To Key Post
South Korea has named Kang Shin-chul, a retired four-star Army general, as its new defense minister. Kang brings extensive experience in military operations and South Korea-US alliance affairs to the post, having served as deputy commander of the Combined Forces Command and secretary for national defense policy. He replaces Ahn Gyu-back, a civilian politician who previously held the position. The appointment was reported by The Korea Herald.