South Korea’s next defense minister faces balancing loyalty and responsibility



Profiles South Korea’s next defense minister faces balancing loyalty and responsibility Despite stellar credentials, the ex-general’s close relationship with Yoon and alleged misconduct raise concerns Jeongmin KimAugust 15, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Yong-hyun \| Image: Korea Pro (Aug. 2024), ROK Presidential Office (June 2022), edited by Korea Pro President Yoon Suk-yeol’s nomination of Kim Yong-hyun as the country’s new defense minister has sparked intense debate, highlighting the potential benefits and risks of appointing a close ally to a crucial post. Kim, a career military officer and current head of the Presidential Security Service, has known Yoon since high school and supported his transition into politics. President Yoon Suk-yeol’s nomination of Kim Yong-hyun as the country’s new defense minister has sparked intense debate, highlighting the potential benefits and risks of appointing a close ally to a crucial post. Kim, a career military officer and current head of the Presidential Security Service, has known Yoon since high school and supported his transition into politics. Get 30 days of free access to KoreaPro Full access to all analysis The KOREA PRO newsletter, every business day Daily analysis on the top story of the day The ability to suggest topics for coverage by our specialist team Be smart about South Korea Get full access to expert analysis and opinion. Start now No charges during your trial. Cancel anytime. A paid subscription will start after 30 days. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Briefing Start your day with the South Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily Briefing. LATEST ANALYSIS 01South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense 02Employment for married South Korean women hits record but Devil is in details 03Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities 04Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election 05South Korea grapples with how to stymie crypto-fueled drug trade 06Science vs. Humanities: Why South Korean students switch their academic tracks 07How pro-Russian hackers took down South Korea websites over support for Ukraine 08South Korea’s Ukraine observer mission sparks debate about military deployment

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South Korea’s next defense minister faces balancing loyalty and responsibility

Despite stellar credentials, the ex-general’s close relationship with Yoon and alleged misconduct raise concerns

Jeongmin KimAugust 15, 2024

South Korea’s next defense minister faces balancing loyalty and responsibility

Kim Yong-hyun | Image: Korea Pro (Aug. 2024), ROK Presidential Office (June 2022), edited by Korea Pro

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s nomination of Kim Yong-hyun as the country’s new defense minister has sparked intense debate, highlighting the potential benefits and risks of appointing a close ally to a crucial post.

Kim, a career military officer and current head of the Presidential Security Service, has known Yoon since high school and supported his transition into politics.

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