South Korea prioritizes trade crisis and North Korea policy

South Korea's newly formed foreign and security team, under President Lee Jae-myung, is focused on navigating trade crises and achieving breakthroughs in North Korea policy. Key appointments include Wi Sung-lac as National Security Office chief and Lee Jong-seok as National Intelligence Service director, with figures like Jeong Dong-young and Cho Hyun set to lead the Unification and Foreign Ministries, respectively. These choices emphasize stability and experience to address global challenges. The appointments reflect a strategy to counter potential trade wars and geopolitical tensions, drawing on expertise in trade, diplomacy, and inter-Korean relations to restore South Korea's diplomatic capabilities.