Departing Minister Kang Kyung-wha, "Sorry to leave with many difficult diplomatic tasks"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] Kang Kyung-wha, the Minister of Foreign Affairs who is about to leave office, stated on the 21st, "There are many difficult diplomatic tasks piled up, and I feel very sorry for my juniors."

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On the morning of the same day, Minister Kang, while going to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Doryeom-dong, Seoul, told reporters in response to a question about her feelings on the replacement, "I feel both relieved and a bit sad."

President Moon Jae-in decided on the 20th to replace Minister Kang and appointed Chung Eui-yong, former director of the Blue House National Security Office, as her successor.

When asked if she had any words for her successor, she replied, "I had a good phone conversation with candidate Chung yesterday."

Regarding her future plans, she said, "I have no plans."

It is known that Minister Kang has told those around her that she wants to rest due to various work burdens, so it is expected that she will take a break domestically for the time being.

Some speculate that, having worked for a long time at the UN and served as Minister of Foreign Affairs, she may play a role on the international stage in the future.

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