South Korea's President Lee appointed Han Seong-sook as prime minister on the 1st. Han, a former CEO of internet firm Navigator who was appointed minister for SMEs and venture firms in 2025, brings digital-industry and corporate management experience

2026-07-01

South Korea's President Lee appointed Han Seong-sook as prime minister on the 1st. Han, a former CEO of internet firm Navigator who was appointed minister for SMEs and venture firms in 2025, brings digital-industry and corporate management experience and is expected to drive an AI-led digital transformation. Local media say the government will use her appointment to accelerate AI industry development and digitalization, positioning AI as a core engine for economics growth and national competitiveness.