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Briefings Yoon’s defense diplomacy faces uncertainty as cabinet reshuffle looms South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is reportedly considering the replacement of Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup, according to an exclusive from Dong-a Ilbo newspaper. The report suggests Yoon may be eyeing Shin Won-sik, a People Power Party lawmaker and a National Assembly’s National Defense Committee member, as Lee’s successor. Shin, a former army officer, once held the position of South Korea’s Deputy Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. While the possible replacement made headlines in South Korea on Tuesday, the government has not confirmed nor denied such reports. Shin on Tuesday maintained a cautious approach, statinghe has not © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |





