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Chang Sang
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장상
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| Acting Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office 11 July 2002 – 31 July 2002 |
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| President | Kim Dae-jung |
| Preceded by | Lee Han-dong |
| Succeeded by | Chang Dae-whan (acting) |
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| Born | 3 October 1939 Ryūsen-gun, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Ewha Womans University (BS) Yale University (MDiv) Princeton University (PhD) |
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| Hangul |
장상
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| Hanja |
張裳
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| Revised Romanization | Jang Sang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Sang |
Chang Sang (Hangul: 장상) was born on October 3, 1939. She is a well-known academic and politician from South Korea. In July 2002, she briefly became the first woman to be nominated as Prime Minister of South Korea.
The president at the time, Kim Dae-jung, chose her for this important role. A prime minister is a very important leader who helps the president run the country.
Before her nomination, Chang Sang was the president of Ewha Womans University. She led this university from 1996 until she was asked to be prime minister. She also holds a special advanced degree called a Doctor of Philosophy from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Even though she was nominated by the president, her nomination was not approved. The National Assembly, which is like the country's parliament, did not accept her for the role.
Chang Sang's Education Journey
Chang Sang studied at several well-known schools and universities. She worked hard to earn many degrees.
High School and College
- She graduated from Sookmyung Girls' High School.
- She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Ewha Womans University.
Advanced Studies
- She received a Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School at Yale University.
- She earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary.
