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South Korea nominates first female Prime Minister in two decades

President Lee Jae Myung chose Han Seongsook, minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, to be Prime Minister.

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Seoul: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung chosen Han Seongsook, minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, to be prime minister, the presidential office said on Sunday.

Han would be South Korea’s first female prime minister in 20 years.

(Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin; Editing by William Mallard)

Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

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