South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades
The former Naver chief executive would be South Korea’s first female prime minister in 20 years if Parliament approves her nomination.
- On Sunday, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook, the current minister of small and medium-sized enterprises and startups, as the nation's next prime minister.
- Before entering government, Han served as chief executive officer of Naver, one of Korea's largest internet companies, where she gained expertise in technology and innovation.
- During her tenure as minister, Han delivered record-high SME exports and strengthened Korea's startup ecosystem, prompting Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik to praise her performance supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Under South Korea's presidential system, the prime minister role is largely ceremonial and administrative, though the nomination requires Parliament approval to proceed.
- This appointment aligns with President Lee's broader agenda to promote innovation-led growth across the economy, following local elections in Seoul on Wednesday, June 3.
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South Korea names first woman PM in 20 years
Han Seong-sook SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook to be his next prime minister on Sunday, making her only the second woman to hold the post if confirmed by parliament. Han currently serves as minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Startups. The nomination comes after Lee’s party dominated local elections on Wednesday, although the Democratic Party lost the high-profile Seoul mayoral race to …
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SEOUL, June 7 — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung nominated Han Seong-sook to be his next prime minister on Sunday, making her only the second woman to hold the post if confirmed by parliament.Han currently serves as minister for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups.The nomination comes after Lee’s party dominated local elections on Wednesday, although the Democratic Party lost the high-profile Seoul mayoral race to the oppo…
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