Chung Won-shik
| Chung Won-shik | |
| Hangul | 정원식 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Chung Won-shik |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Wŏnsik |
| Art name | |
| Hangul | 서호 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Seoho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏho |
Chung Won-shik (born 5 August 1928) is a South Korean politician, educator, soldier, and author. He was the 23rd Prime Minister of South Korea.
Life
From 1951 to 1955, he served as an officer in the South Korean Army. Following that, he worked as a professor of Seoul National University.
During his tenure as education minister, he established a reputation for toughness.[1]
President Roh Tae-woo named him Acting Prime Minister on 24 May 1991.[2] On 8 July 1991, he was appointed Prime Minister of South Korea.
He was one of three candidates for the mayor of Seoul in 1995.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Around The World: Premier Named in S. Korea". The Washington Post (1974-Current file); ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1994) pg. A26. May 25, 1991. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ "South Korean Leader Names Prime Minister". New York Times. 24 May 1991. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ Shim, Jae Hoon (29 June 1995). Shim, J. H. Enter the experts: a new breed of politician challenges the old guard. Far Eastern Economic Review v. 158 (June 29, 1995) p. 32 "Enter the experts: a new breed of politician challenges the old guard". Far Eastern Economic Review. 158: 32. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
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