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 the opposition. The elections a
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has put forward Han Seong-sook as his nominee for the next prime minister. This appointment, if confirmed by the National Assembly, would mark the first time a woman has held the position in nearly two decades. Han currently leads the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and is seen by the president's office as a suitable candidate to guide the nation through significant technological and global challenges. Her nomination follows a period of local election victories for the president's party, despite a notable loss in the Seoul mayoral race.
The appointment of the first female prime minister in 20 years signifies a potential shift in leadership dynamics and representation within South Korea's government.
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