Heo Jeong facts for kids
- In this Korean name, the family name is Heo.
Heo Jeong (born April 8, 1896 – died September 18, 1988) was an important South Korean politician and a brave activist who fought for Korea's independence. He held many important jobs in the government.
In 1948, he became the second Transportation Minister of South Korea, which meant he was in charge of things like roads, trains, and ships. Later, in 1950, he was the Social Affairs Minister, looking after people's well-being. He even served as the acting Prime Minister of South Korea from 1951 to 1952. In 1952, he was the Government Services Minister.
From 1957 to 1959, Heo Jeong was the eighth Mayor of Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. In 1960, he became the Foreign Affairs Minister, dealing with other countries. For a short time in 1960, he was also the acting President of South Korea. After that, in June 1960, he became the sixth Prime Minister of South Korea. His nickname was YooYang.
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Important Roles in Government
Heo Jeong played a big part in shaping South Korea. He held several key positions that helped the country grow and become stable after a difficult period.
Leading the Capital City
As the Mayor of Seoul from 1957 to 1959, Heo Jeong was like the city's chief manager. He worked to improve the lives of people living in Seoul and helped manage the city's services and development.
Working with Other Countries
In 1960, Heo Jeong became the Foreign Affairs Minister. This job meant he was responsible for how South Korea interacted with other nations around the world. He helped build relationships and represent South Korea's interests on the global stage.
Serving as Acting President
For a short time in 1960, Heo Jeong stepped in as the acting President of South Korea. This was a very important role, as he temporarily led the entire country during a time of change.
Becoming Prime Minister
Later in 1960, Heo Jeong officially became the Prime Minister of South Korea. The Prime Minister is a top leader in the government, helping to run the country day-to-day and working closely with the President.
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In Spanish: Heo Jeong para niños
