Key facts
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seongsook for prime minister.
- Han Seongsook is the current minister for small and midsize businesses and startups.
- Han would be South Korea's first female prime minister in 20 years.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seongsook, the current minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, to be the country's next prime minister. The presidential office announced the decision on Sunday. This nomination marks a significant moment as Han would be South Korea's first female prime minister in two decades. The appointment is subject to confirmation. The previous cluster of news detailed protests in South Korea demanding a re-run of local elections due to a ballot shortage, which led to the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.