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South Korea names new prime minister
South Korea's parliament approved President Lee Myung-bak's choice for prime minister on Friday, paving the way for the new leader to form his first Cabinet.
- Agencies
- Published: 13:32 February 29, 2008
Seoul: South Korea's parliament approved President Lee Myung-bak's choice for prime minister on Friday, paving the way for the new leader to form his first Cabinet.
The National Assembly confirmed the nomination of Han Seung-soo as prime minister in a 174-94 vote.
Han, 72, is a veteran politician who has held several high-profile posts. Though the post of prime minister is largely ceremonial with little decision-making power, the premier leads the country if the president becomes incapacitated.
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