Moon puts an end to a ‘coalition’ cabinet, finishes forming a government of his own officials

For the first time in 76 days of his election as Korea’s new head of government, President Moon Jae-in finished formation of his cabinet filled all with officials of his own choice.

Speaking at a cabinet meeting at the Presidential Mansion of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul today, President Moon said, “Now we have finished the formation of our cabinet and had the supplement budget passed at the National Assembly.” “Now we have put up the sail and we are all set to start working in real earnest,” Moon said.