Hwang Kyo-ahn
| Hwang Kyo-ahn | |
|---|---|
| 황교안 | |
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| Prime Minister of South Korea | |
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Assumed office 18 June 2015 | |
| President | Park Geun-hye |
| Preceded by | Choi Kyoung-hwan (Acting) |
| Minister of Justice | |
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In office 11 March 2013 – 18 June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Gwon Jae-jin |
| Succeeded by | Kim Ju-hyeon (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
15 April 1957 Seoul, South Korea |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Choi Ji-young |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Sungkyunkwan University |
| Religion | Christianity |
Hwang Kyo-ahn (Korean: 황교안, Hanja: 黃敎安; born 15 April 1957) is a South Korean lawyer who currently serves as the Prime Minister of South Korea since 18 June 2015.[1]
Biography
Hwang was born in Seoul, South Korea. After graduating from Sungkyunkwan University, Hwang worked as a prosecutor in a South Korean court.[2]
On 21 May 2015, South Korean President Park Geun-hye named Hwang Kyo-ahn as Prime Minister of South Korea.[1][2] Hwang is married and has two children(1 son, 1 daughter)
References
- 1 2 "Park names Justice Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn as new PM". Yonhap. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- 1 2 "South Korea's justice minister Hwang Kyo Ahn nominated as new prime minister". The Straits Times. The Korea Herald. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Choi Kyoung-hwan Acting |
Prime Minister of South Korea 2015–present |
Incumbent |
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