Hearing for minister nominee

Rep. Lee Ju-young of the ruling Saenuri Party, President Park Geun-hye’s nominee for minister of maritime affairs and fisheries, smiles during a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly, Seoul, Tuesday. The Assembly’s Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Committee endorsed the conclusions of a joint report from the main rival parties, stating that he is a qualified nominee. Lee is a replacement for former minister Yoon Jin-sook who stepped down last month after a series of gaffes. / Yonhap