Sim Seung-seob’s potential appointment reflects South Korea’s focus on strengthening military ties with Australia
Sim as the Chief of Naval Operations in 2018, ROK-Australia summit (background) | Images: ROK Navy, Presidential Office, Edited by Korea Pro
The Yoon Suk-yeol administration is reportedly considering Sim Seung-seob, a former chief of naval operations, to fill the vacant ambassador to Australia position.
This development comes months after the previous ambassador, former defense minister Lee Jong-sup, resigned less than a month into his tenure due to ongoing investigations into his alleged role in a potential coverup of the death of a South Korean marine.
The Yoon Suk-yeol administration is reportedly considering Sim Seung-seob, a former chief of naval operations, to fill the vacant ambassador to Australia position.
This development comes months after the previous ambassador, former defense minister Lee Jong-sup, resigned less than a month into his tenure due to ongoing investigations into his alleged role in a potential coverup of the death of a South Korean marine.
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