Moon`s new diplomatic lineup raises concerns over alliance with U.S.
(WorldNews South Korea)

Park Jie-won, left, the nominee for national Intelligence Service (NIS) chief, receives condolences from the North Korean leader`s sister Kim Yo-jong, right, on behalf of her brother upon the death of former first lady Lee Hee-ho on June 12, 2019, at Panmunjeom. Park is accompanied by Chung Eui-yong, then-national security adviser. Park`s ties long ties with North Korea`s Kim dynasty is one of the primary factors in Moon`s surprise decision to name him as the NIS chief. Yonhap Seoul`s capacity to convince Washington on easing sanctions still in doubt By Do Je-hae There is much interest in what kind of impact President Moon Jae-in`s recent decision to fill his diplomatic and national security...