South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as country's first female Prime Minister in two decades
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, a former Naver CEO, as the country's first female Prime Minister in two decades. If confirmed, she is expected to focus on AI-driven economic transformation and inclusive growth for small businesses.
Why it matters
This appointment signals a shift in South Korean leadership toward tech-centric governance and gender representation in high-level political roles.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has chosen Han Seong-sook, the country’s Minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, to be Prime Minister, the presidential office said on Sunday.
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