Ahn Dai-hee(59)Named New Prime Minister of South Korea Thursday May 22,2014

South Korean President Park Geun-hye has nominated on Thursday May 22,2014 Ahn Dai-hee(59) a former Supreme Court judge known for investigating misdeeds among officials as the new prime minister after the resignation of Chung Hon-won over the Sewol ferry disaster.

Chung Hon-won resigned amid criticism of the government's handling of the ferry sinking on April 16,2014
Most of the 476 people on the Sewol ferry, which sank on the way to Jeju Island, were high school students. Only 172 people survived, including 22 of the 29 crew members.

The previous prime minister, Chung Hon-won, will remain in office until Ahn Dai-hee is confirmed by parliament.