The defense ministry s decision to relocate the bust of independence fighter Hong Beom-do has pitted President Yoon Suk Yeol against his adviser and old friend.
President Yoon Suk-yeol is considering nominating an infectious disease expert to head the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) following the resignation offer of its current chief, an official said Friday.
Institute Pasteur Korea CEO Jee Young-mee will likely become the new head of the country s disease control center, as its current leader recently resigned following various scandals.