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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 Kōjō, Chūseinan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University |
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이현재
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| Hanja |
李賢宰
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| Revised Romanization | I Hyeonjae |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Hyŏnjae |
Lee Hyun Jae (Hangul: 이현재; Hanja: 李賢宰; born 20 December 1929) is a respected South Korean politician. He is best known for serving as the prime minister of South Korea for a short time in 1988. A prime minister is like the head of the government, helping the president run the country.
Who is Lee Hyun Jae?
Lee Hyun Jae was born on December 20, 1929. He grew up in a part of Korea that was then under Japanese rule. From a young age, he showed a strong interest in learning and public service.
Early Life and Education
Lee Hyun Jae attended Seoul National University, which is one of the most famous universities in South Korea. He studied hard and later became a professor there. He even served as the president of Seoul National University, showing his dedication to education.
Becoming Prime Minister
In 1988, Lee Hyun Jae was chosen to be the Prime Minister of South Korea. He served in this important role from March to December of that year. During his time as prime minister, he worked to help lead the country and support the president, Roh Tae-woo.
Life After Politics
Even after his time as prime minister, Lee Hyun Jae continued to be involved in important activities. He became the chairman of the Ho-Am Prize Committee. The Ho-Am Prize is a special award given to people who have done amazing things in science, engineering, medicine, and the arts. He also became an advisor for the Korean Association for Cultural Economics, which focuses on how culture and money work together.
