Han Myeong-sook
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Han Myeong-sook's greatest accolade is the historic first she achieved in 2006. Being the first woman to lead a Korean government is a distinction that no other woman can claim. Her appointment was a landmark for gender equality, and it continues to inspire women in politics. Her subsequent service as a party leader and her role in the democratization movement add to a legacy of public service.
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First Female Prime Minister of South Korea
Appointed as the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister.
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First Female Prime Minister of South Korea
Han Myeong-sook became the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of South Korea, a historic first in the nation's political history.