SKOREA: Economist and former UN envoy named PM

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Updated January 29, 2008 21:48:32

South Korea's president-elect has nominated economist and former UN special envoy Han Seung-Soo as prime minister. President-elect Lee Myung-Bak said Mr Han was chosen for his wide experience in diplomacy, economics and politics.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speakers: Brad Glosserman, executive director of the Pacific Forum, Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC

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