Former deputy FM appointed as ambassador to Indonesia

Former Deputy Foreign Minister Yoon Soon-gu was appointed as the new Korean ambassador to Indonesia, the foreign ministry said Wednesday, in a regular reshuffle that also included announcements on two new consular generals. Yoon, a retired career diplomat who previously served as ambassador to Egypt and ambassador to Belgium with concurrent accreditation to the European Union, will lead the diplomatic mission in Jakarta, the ministry said. Yoon served as deputy foreign minister for political affairs under former President Moon Jae-in's government from 2017-19 and has recently worked on the presidential policy planning committee for President Lee Jae Myung. Lee Young-chae, a professor at Japan's Keisen University, was appointed as consul-general in Osaka. Lee is known for his expertise in Japan affairs. Lee Joon-ho, a career diplomat and former ambassador to Qatar, will serve as consul-general in Atlanta in the U.S. state of Georgia.