South Korea taps former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook for prime minister
( June 8, 2026, 02:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook, minister of SMEs and Startups and former Naver chief executive, as prime minister on Sunday, citing her private-sector technology background and experience leading startup and small-business policy. The presidential office said Han is expected to drive the government’s AI transformation agenda while turning export- and semiconductor-led growth into broader gains for SMEs, small merchants and local businesses.Related briefing follows (in Korean). 인선 관련 강훈식 비서실장 브리핑...
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