Former Democratic Party Lawmaker Appointed as Minister of Environment, Term Begins on 22nd

Environment Minister nominee Han Jeong-ae is attending the confirmation hearing held by the National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee on the 20th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

Environment Minister nominee Han Jeong-ae is attending the confirmation hearing held by the National Assembly's Environment and Labor Committee on the 20th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, announced on the 21st, "President Moon Jae-in approved the appointment of Han Jeong-ae as Minister of Environment around 6 PM today. The term will begin on the 22nd."



Minister Han Jeong-ae is a former member of the National Assembly from the Democratic Party of Korea. She underwent the parliamentary confirmation hearing and is scheduled to officially start her term on the 22nd.


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