Lee nominates head of defense procurement agency as new justice minister

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2026-11-06 15:45:53

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This image provided by Cheong Wa Dae shows Lee Yong-cheol, nominated as justice minister. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Lee Yong-cheol, the incumbent chief of the defense procurement agency, as new justice minister, his chief of staff said Friday.

Lee also nominated Ahn Duk-su as chief of the National Tax Service and named Choi In-ho, president of the Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corp., as his secretary for political affairs.

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