Confirmation hearings for seven minister-nominees to kick off at National Assembly
- 5 years ago
Confirmation hearings for seven minister candidates kick off today at the National Assembly.
Choi Jeong-ho, President Moon Jae-in's pick for transport minister is first in the hot seat.
Lawmakers are likely to focus on Choi's morality, particularly as he's accused of some shady real estate deals.
Other nominees facing confirmation hearings this week include those picked to head up the unification, interior, and science ministries.
The spotlight is especially on unification minister nominee Kim Yeon-chul.
If appointed, he will be Seoul's new main negotiator with North Korea.
The Presidential Office and the ruling party say they expect all the nominees to be confirmed.
Choi Jeong-ho, President Moon Jae-in's pick for transport minister is first in the hot seat.
Lawmakers are likely to focus on Choi's morality, particularly as he's accused of some shady real estate deals.
Other nominees facing confirmation hearings this week include those picked to head up the unification, interior, and science ministries.
The spotlight is especially on unification minister nominee Kim Yeon-chul.
If appointed, he will be Seoul's new main negotiator with North Korea.
The Presidential Office and the ruling party say they expect all the nominees to be confirmed.