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Yu Myung-hwan
South Korean politician

Yu Myung-hwan

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South Korean politician
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Seoul
Age
78 years
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Biography

Yu Myung-hwan (born April 8, 1946) is a South Korean diplomat, he was Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade from February 2008 to September.4 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. Yu received his bachelor's degree in public administration from Seoul National University.

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.

Honours

  • ribbon bar Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2015)

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