Lee Nak-yon

Prime Minister of South Korea

20 December 1951 Yeonggwang, South Korea

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Incumbent

Prime Minister of South Korea In this Korean name, the family name is Lee. Lee Nak-yon (Korean: 이낙연 ; Hanja: 李洛淵 ; born 11 January 1952), also known as Lee Nak-yeon, is a South Korean politician who previously served as the 41st Prime Minister of South Korea. He is also the longest serving prime minister of South Korea since the Constitution of South Korea was last revised in 1987. He also served as the governor of Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla) province, a stronghold of his party. Before serving as governor, he worked as a journalist for over 20 years and served as a member of the National Assembly for four terms. Lee was chosen for the position of Prime Minister by President Moon Jae-in to keep his campaign promise to appoint his de facto deputy from Honam region. During his tenure as Prime Minister, Lee became well-known for his forceful exchanges with opposition party leaders and adeptness at communicating with citizens. Prior to and following his victory in the crucial Jongno district in the 2020 legislative election against conservative Hwang Kyo-ahn, another probable presidential candidate, he has been said to be a favorite in the 2022 South Korean presidential election.