If confirmed through the parliamentary hearing, Han will become the second woman to hold the position, following former Prime Minister Han Myeong-sook, who served during the Roh Moo-hyun administration nearly 19 years ago.
Additionally, she will make history as the first Prime Minister with a background as a CEO of a major corporation, having previously served as the CEO of Naver, South Korea's largest IT company.
Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Hoon-sik held a briefing at the Cheong Wa Dae and stated, "With her experience as a representative of an IT company and as the Minister of SMEs and Startups, we expect her to effectively address the critical challenge of the AI transformation and lead the growth of all South Koreans, not just a select few."
He added, "If we combine Han's innovative spirit and her experience as Minister with the position of Prime Minister, we believe she can transform the current economic growth driven by the semiconductor boom and rising exports into growth that benefits small businesses, micro-enterprises, and local economies across the nation."
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