South Korea nominates Han as country's first female prime minister in two decades
If approved by parliament, Han would become South Korea's first female prime minister in 20 years.
TL;DR
- President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seongsook for prime minister.
- Han is the current minister for small and midsize businesses and startups.
- If approved, she will be South Korea's first female prime minister in 20 years.
- Han previously served as CEO of South Korean internet giant Naver.
- She is expected to lead the country's AI transformation.
- Her appointment aims to promote inclusive growth beyond the semiconductor boom and exports.
- The prime minister role in South Korea is largely ceremonial and administrative.