South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seongsook, currently the minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, to be the next prime minister, pending parliamentary approval. If confirmed, Han would make history as the first woman to hold this position in 20 years.
Her background as the former chief executive of Naver, a leading internet company in South Korea, positions her to spearhead the nation's AI transformation.
Kang Hoon-sik, the presidential chief of staff, emphasized that Han's leadership could help translate the economic growth driven by the semiconductor industry and increasing exports into inclusive growth that benefits all sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises.
However, it is important to note that the role of prime minister in South Korea is primarily ceremonial and administrative within the framework of the presidential system