Hyun Soong-jong
Hyun Soong-jong (26 February 1919 – 25 May 2020)[1][2] was a South Korean politician. He served as the 22nd Prime Minister of South Korea from 8 October 1992[3] to 25 February 1993. Hyun died on 25 May 2020 at the age of 101.[2] At the time of his death, he was the eldest known living former state leader.
Hyun Soong-jong | |
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현승종 | |
| 22nd Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office 8 October 1992 – 25 February 1993 | |
| President | Roh Tae-woo |
| Preceded by | Chung Won-shik |
| Succeeded by | Hwang In-sung |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1919 Kaechon, South Pyongan Province, Japanese Korea (now North Korea) |
| Died | 25 May 2020 (aged 101) South Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hyeon Seungjong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hŏn Sŭngchong |
References
- Korea Annual
- '노태우정부 마지막 총리' 현승종 전 한림대 총장 (in Korean)
- New Straits Times. "Roh picks don as new PM". 8 October 1992, p. 23. Retrieved on 30 August 2013.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Chung Won-shik |
Prime Minister of South Korea 1992–1993 |
Succeeded by Hwang In-sung |
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