South Korea's presidential office says its nominee for U.S. ambassador, Lee Soo-hyuk,... has been approved by Washington.<br />Blue House Deputy Spokesperson Han Jung-woo told reporters this morning,... that the U.S. gave its consent yesterday and that Lee will soon be appointed.<br />Lee had to wait an unusually long time for his approval two months which some speculate might reflect Washington's disapproval of the Moon administration's decision to terminate its military intel-sharing pact with Japan.<br />Lee is a lawmaker with the ruling Democratic Party of Korea.<br />He's experienced in inter-Korean affairs,... having negotiated on behalf of South Korea in the first six-party talks.<br />
