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Lee Hyun Jae
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이현재
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Lee in 1970
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| Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office March 2, 1988 – December 4, 1988 |
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| President | Roh Tae-woo |
| Preceded by | Kim Chung-yul |
| Succeeded by | Kang Young-hoon |
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| Born | December 20, 1929 Hongseong, Chūseinan Province, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University |
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이현재
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李賢宰
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| RR | I Hyeonjae |
| MR | I Hyŏnjae |
Lee Hyun Jae (Hangul: 이현재; Hanja: 李賢宰) was born on December 20, 1929. He is a South Korean politician who held an important role in his country's government. He served as the prime minister of South Korea for a period in 1988.
A prime minister is like a chief helper to the president. They lead the government's daily work. Lee Hyun Jae was in this role from March to December 1988.
Early Life and Education
Lee Hyun Jae was born in Hongseong, which was part of Korea under Japanese rule at the time. He grew up and later attended Seoul National University. This is one of the most famous universities in South Korea.
Role as Prime Minister
Lee Hyun Jae became the Prime Minister of South Korea on March 2, 1988. He served under President Roh Tae-woo. During his time, he helped manage the country's affairs. He finished his term on December 4, 1988.
After His Time in Office
Even after being prime minister, Lee Hyun Jae continued to be involved in important activities. He became the chairman of the Ho-Am Prize Committee. This committee gives awards for great achievements in science, engineering, medicine, arts, and community service. He also became an advisor for the Korean Association for Cultural Economics. This group focuses on how culture and money connect.
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Lee Hyun Jae in 1970
