Han Seongsook Named South Korea’s First Female Prime Minister in Two Decades

Han Seongsook transitions into this role after serving as the minister for small and midsize businesses and startups. Her tenure in that department is widely viewed as the primary qualification for her new post, reflecting a focus on economic agility and domestic enterprise. This appointment represents the first time a woman has held the position in two decades, marking a significant departure from the male-dominated political establishment that has historically defined South Korea’s premiership.