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Yu Myung-hwan

Yu Myung-hwan

South Korean politician (born 1946)

In this Korean name, the family name is Yu.

Yu Myung-hwan (Korean: 유명환; born April 8, 1946) is a South Korean diplomat, he was Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade from February 2008 to September 2010. His resignation was caused when his daughter was given a job in his department . He has previously held posts including Ambassador to Israel, Japan and the Philippines.[1] Yu received his bachelor's degree in public administration from Seoul National University.

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Nepotism charges

In 2010, Yu has resigned over accusations of nepotism involving his daughter. Yu's daughter, Yu Hyun-sun, was employed at the foreign ministry as a mid-level director through a special employment program.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Yu Myung-Hwan Named S.Korean Vice Foreign Minister In Reshuffle". AsiaPulse News. July 27, 2005. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
  2. [2]
    Sim, William (September 4, 2010). "South Korea Foreign Minister Yu Myung Hwan Offers to Quit, Spokesman Says". Bloomberg.

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