(LEAD) Lee nominates SME Minister Han Seong-sook as new prime minister

President Lee Jae Myung has put forward Han Seong-sook, the current Minister of SMEs and Startups, as his nominee for the position of Prime Minister. Han, a former prosecutor and lawyer, has a background in legal and administrative roles. If confirmed, she would be the first woman to serve as Prime Minister under the current administration. The nomination comes as part of a broader cabinet reshuffle.

This nomination is significant as it could lead to the first female Prime Minister in the current government, potentially signaling a shift in leadership dynamics.