KRSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has appointed Kim Heung-kyu, a prominent scholar specializing in China and U.S.-China relations, as the new chancellor of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy. Kim is a professor at Ajou University and founder of the US-China Policy Institute. His appointment aims to enhance the academy's role in research and education aligned with national interests and prepare future diplomats. Additionally, Lee appointed Kim Tai-yoo, a professor of engineering at Seoul National University, as vice chair of the Regulatory Rationalization Committee. Kim Tai-yoo replaces Lee Byung-tae, who resigned after facing criticism for handling disciplinary actions related to high school students mocking the Gwangju Democratization Movement.
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