Chung Won-shik

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Chung Won-shik
Hangul 정원식
Hanja
Revised Romanization Chung Won-shik
McCune–Reischauer Chŏng Wŏnsik
Pen name
Hangul 서호
Hanja 西
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

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Political offices
Preceded by Prime Minister of South Korea
(Acting)

1991
Succeeded by
Chung Won-sik
Preceded by
Chung Won-sik
(Acting)
Prime Minister of South Korea
1991-1992
Succeeded by
Hyun Seung-jong
Preceded by Education Minister of South Korea
1988-1990
Succeeded by
Yun Hyung-seob


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