Chung Won-shik (Korean: 정원식; 5 August 1928[1] – 12 April 2020) was a South Korean politician, educator, soldier, and author. He was the 23rd Prime Minister of South Korea.
Chung Won-shik | |
|---|---|
| 정원식 | |
| 23rd Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office 24 May 1991 – 8 October 1992 Acting to 7 July 1991 | |
| President | Roh Tae-woo |
| Preceded by | Ro Jai-bong |
| Succeeded by | Hyun Soong-jong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1928 Sainei, Kōkai-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Died | 12 April 2020 (aged 91) South Korea |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University (BA) Vanderbilt University (MA, PhD) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정원식 |
| Hanja | 鄭元植 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Wonsik |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Wontik |
Life
editFrom 1951 to 1955, Chung served as an officer in the South Korean Army. Following that, he worked as a professor of Seoul National University. During his tenure as education minister, he established a reputation for toughness.[2] President Roh Tae-woo named him Acting Prime Minister on 24 May 1991.[3] On 8 July 1991, he was appointed Prime Minister of South Korea. He was one of three candidates for the mayor of Seoul in 1995.[4] Chung died from kidney disease on 12 April 2020, aged 91.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Profile of Chung Won-shik
- ^ "Around The World: Premier Named in S. Korea". The Washington Post. May 25, 1991. p. A26. ProQuest 140525557.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "South Korean Leader Names Prime Minister". The New York Times. 24 May 1991. ProQuest 428063271.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Shim, Jae Hoon (29 June 1995). "Enter the experts: a new breed of politician challenges the old guard". Far Eastern Economic Review. 158: 32. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ Ex-Prime Minister Chung passes way at 91
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