Lee nominates 6 ministers in Cabinet shuffle

President Lee Jae Myung has announced a Cabinet shuffle, replacing ministers in six key posts in a move described by experts as largely routine. Despite the routine nature of the reshuffle, it comes amid growing public criticism over the president's falling approval ratings. Kang Hoon-sik, President Lee's chief of staff, announced the nominations at a briefing at Cheong Wa Dae.

Lee Hyoung-il, first vice minister of finance and economy, was appointed deputy prime minister for economic affairs and minister of finance and economy. A career bureaucrat with expertise in both domestic and international economics, Lee previously held key posts at the finance ministry, the World Bank, and Statistics Korea. Kang Shin-chul, a former deputy commander of the Korea-U.S.

Combined Forces Command, has been named defense minister, while Rep. Kim Seung-won of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea has been appointed justice minister.

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