President Moon Jae-in Sunday defiantly appointed Kang Kyung-wha foreign minister over the bitter objection of opposition parties, raising the prospect of war between the Blue House and ruling Democratic Party and the opposition going forward. Following weeks of controversy over Kang's ethical breaches, especially a fake residential registration to allow her daughter to attend a school of her choice 17 years ago, Moon officially named the former United Nations official as foreign minister, making Kang the first female and non-career diplomat ever to lead the ministry responsible for foreign affairs. Moon's appointment was expected given his unwavering support for Kang, who began her diplomatic career as an English translator for former President Kim Dae-jung, even in the face of the oppositions' strong objections. Saying he “regrets” the opposition's refusal to confirm Kang officially at the National Assembly, Moon stressed he could not continue to have Kang's fate up in the air with a summit with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump coming at the end of this month and a G-20 summit starting in Hamburg, Germany next month. “[I am] in a situation in which I can't leave the top diplomatic post vacant [anymore],” said Moon during an appointment ceremony held at the Blue House to Kang, who was accompanied by her husband. “I hope the opposition understands our situation. From now, you must show your skills [as the top diplomat],” said Moon.