Kim Suk-soo
Kim Suk-soo (born November 20, 1932) is a South Korean politician.
Kim Suk-soo | |
|---|---|
| 31st Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office 10 September 2002 – 26 February 2003 | |
| President | Kim Dae-jung |
| Preceded by | Chang Dae-whan (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Goh Kun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1932 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Alma mater | Yonsei University |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 김석수 |
| Hanja | 金碩洙 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Seoksu |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Sŏksu |
He was a justice of the Supreme Court and chairman of the National Election Commission. Kim became the acting Prime Minister of South Korea from 2002 to 2003, during Kim Dae-Jung’s presidency.[1]
References
- ↑ "New PM nominee for S Korea". BBC News. 10 September 2002. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/2248232.stm.