▲ Naval Operations Commander Vice Adm. Kim Myung-Soo, who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is seen in this photo provided by the Ministry of National Defense on Oct. 29, 2023. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

JCS chairman-appointment

Naval Operations Commander Vice Adm. Kim Myung-Soo named as new JCS chairman

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Naval Operations Commander Vice Adm. Kim Myung-Soo has been named as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the defense ministry said Sunday.

Kim was promoted to four-star general in the latest military personnel reshuffle to replace the incumbent JCS Chairman Gen. Kim Seung-kyum, according to the ministry.

It is the first time in 10 years that a Navy officer has been appointed to the top military post since Adm. Choi Yoon-hee served as the JCS chairman from 2013 to 2015.

Kim's appointment will be subject to a parliamentary confirmation hearing followed by an approval at a Cabinet meeting.

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