South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seongsook, the minister for small and midsize businesses, as the nation's first female prime minister in 20 years.
Han Seongsook, ex-Naver CEO, becomes South Korea's first female PM in 2 decades with mandate to lead AI transformation. A tech executive in government signals enterprise-friendly AI policy and accelerated public investment in semiconductors.
The appointment comes as a significant step toward gender representation
Jun 07, 2026
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What's the storySouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seongsook, the current Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups, as the new Prime Minister.
If approved by Parliament, Han will be South Korea's first female Prime Minister in two decades.
South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades
South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as country's first female Prime Minister in two decades
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South Korea nominates country's first female prime minister in two decades
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If approved by parliament, Han would become South Korea's first female prime minister in 20 years.
South Korea nominates Han Seong-sook as its first female Prime Minister in 20 years, aiming to spearhead AI transformation.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has nominated Han Seong-sook, the country's minister for small and midsize businesses and…
The 58-year-old Han Seong-sook is expected to lead the country's AI transformation.
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook to be his next prime minister on Sunday, making...
President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seong-sook as South Korea's next prime minister. If confirmed, she will become the…
