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Han Seong-sook
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Han Seong-sook

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Han Seong-sook is a South Korean politician and businesswoman serving as the Prime Minister of South Korea since July 2026. Born on June 20, 1967, she graduated from Sookmyung Women's University with a degree in English Literature and built an extensive career in technology and media, notably serving as the CEO of Naver Corporation from 2017 to 2021 and as the Minister of SMEs and Startups from 2025 to 2026. She is the second female prime minister in South Korean history and the first business executive to assume the office.

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Born
1967-06-20 · 59 years old
Birth place
Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Education
Sookmyung Women's University
Career
CEO of Naver Corporation, Minister of SMEs and Startups, Journalist, Public Relations Manager

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