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South Korea Nominates Han for Prime Minister, First in 20 Years

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Han Seongsook as the country's first female prime minister in 20 years. She currently serves as the minister for small and midsize businesses and startups, and if approved by parliament, is expected to focus on economic growth through AI and support for small enterprises. Her nomination follows South Korea's semiconductor boom and rising exports, which are essential for driving the economy. The role of prime minister in South Korea is primarily ceremonial and administrative.