Park nominates transition team chief Kim for prime minister

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Park nominates transition team chief Kim for prime minister

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Kim Yong-joon



President-elect Park Geun-hye nominated Kim Yong-joon, a former Constitutional Court chief who now heads her transition team, to be the first prime minister of her incoming government.

Park announced on Thursday that the surprise nomination in a press conference at the transition committee.

Kim, 74, served as head of the Constitutional Court in 1994. He served as a co-chairperson of Park's campaign team for the Dec. 19 election and was named to lead the transition team last month.

Kim's nomination is subject to parliamentary approval following a confirmation hearing.

Yonhap


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