Han Seong-sook

Han Seong-sook became Prime Minister of South Korea on 1 July 2026, after confirmation by the National Assembly. She was Minister of SMEs and Startups from July 2025 to June 2026. She studied English literature at Sookmyung Women's University.[2]

Country

Republic of Korea

Born

20 Jun 1967, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea[2]

First office on record

Minister of SMEs and Startups, 2025

1. 1 Jul 2026 – present

   Prime Minister[1]

   Cabinet of Lee Jae MyungSourced

2. 2025 – 2026

   Minister of SMEs and Startups[2]

   Sourced

• English Literature, Sookmyung Women's University[2]

• LILee Hyoung-ilEconomy and Finance
• BHBae Kyung-hoonScience and ICT
• CJChoi Kyo-jinEducation
• CHCho HyunForeign Affairs
• CYChung Dong-youngUnification
• KCKang Shin-chulNational Defense
• YJYun Ho-jungInterior and Safety
• KEKwon Oh-eulPatriots and Veterans Affairs
• CYChae Hwi-youngCulture, Sports and Tourism
• SRSong Mi-ryungAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
• KKKim Jung-kwanTrade, Industry and Resources
• JKJeong Eun-kyeongHealth and Welfare
• KHKim Sung-hwanClimate, Energy and Environment
• KHKim Young-hoonEmployment and Labor
• WKWon Min-kyongGender Equality and Family
• HSHong Jee-sunLand, Infrastructure and Transport
• HWHwang Jong-wooOceans and Fisheries
• LYLee So-youngSMEs and Startups
• PKPark Hong-keunPlanning and Budget