Han Seong-sook appointed as South Korea’s new Prime Minister
Reuters, Seoul
Published: 01 Jul 2026, 09:18 AM
Han Seong-sook has been appointed as South Korea’s new Prime Minister. Photo: AFP
South Korea's parliament on Tuesday approved the appointment of Han Seong-sook as prime minister, elevating the former chief executive of South Korean internet giant Naver to the post.
Han has been serving as cabinet minister for small and medium enterprises under President Lee Jae Myung.
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