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 legal scholar, has been a key figure in the current administration's economic policies. The nomination is expected to face scrutiny from the National Assembly, where confirmation hearings will be held. If confirmed, Han would become the second female Prime Minister in South Korean history.

This nomination signals a potential shift in the administration's focus and requires legislative approval, impacting the country's political landscape and policy direction.