Farewell to reporters

Prime Minister Chung Hong-won, right, shakes hands with a reporter in a farewell event at the press room of his office at the government complex in Sejong City, Chungcheong Province, Tuesday. Chung, who took office on Feb. 26, 2013, will be replaced by Rep. Lee Wan-koo, former floor leader of the ruling Saenuri Party. A National Assembly vote to approve the motion to appoint the new prime minister will be held on Feb. 12. / Yonhap