Wellington Koo picked as new defense minister; 7 others named in key posts

National Security Council Secretary-General Wellington Koo (顧立雄) will head Taiwan's defense ministry when the new administration takes office on May 20, while former Taichung Mayor Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) will serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs, the incoming president announced Thursday.

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