The Prime Minister of South Korea is appointed by the President with the National Assembly's approval. Unlike prime ministers in the parliamentary system, the Prime Minister of South Korea is not required to be a member of parliament. The Prime Minister assists the President, supervises ministries, and recommends ministers.

Lee Haechan was Prime Minister from July 2004 till he resigned on March 14, 2006. Han Myung-Sook was appointed as the first female Prime Minister on April 19, 2006.

The position was created in August 1948, when South Korea was founded, and was held by Lee Bum Suk until 1950. The title was Chief Cabinet Minister from 1961 until 1963.

A Prime Minister appointed by the President but not confirmed by the Assembly is known as the acting Prime Minister. The Prime Minister becomes acting president if the president dies, resigns or is impeached.

External links

• List of Prime Ministers, with photos

Government of South Korea

Premierminister der Republik Korea | Premiers ministres de Corée du Sud | 대한민국의 총리 | 国務総理 (大韓民国) | Премьер-министр Кореи | 韓國總理