South Korean President Moon Jae-in conducted a major Cabinet reshuffle Friday, replacing eight ministerial-level officials and nominating a new ambassador to the United States, according to the presidential Blue House.

Rep. Lee Soo-hyuck of the ruling Democratic Party was named as the new top envoy to Washington. The diplomat-turned-lawmaker will replace the current Ambassador Cho Yoon-je.

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