President Lee picks South Korea’s first civilian defense chief in 64 years
- Posted on June 23, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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President Lee picks South Korea’s first civilian defense chief in 64 years
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated a five-term liberal lawmaker as defense minister Monday, breaking with a tradition of appointing retired military generals.
