Yu Myung-hwan

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Yu Myung-hwan
Yu meeting Robert Gates at the Pentagon in 2008
Korean name
Hangul
유명환
Hanja
柳明桓
Revised RomanizationYu Myeong-hwan
McCune–ReischauerYu Myŏnghwan

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 resigntation was caused when his daughter was givent a job in his department . He has previously held posts including Ambassador to Israel, Japan and the Philippines.[1] Yu is a graduate of Seoul National University.

References[change | change source]

  1. "Yu Myung-Hwan Named S.Korean Vice Foreign Minister In Reshuffle". AsiaPulse News. July 27, 2005. Retrieved September 4, 2010.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Song Min-soon
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of South Korea
2008–September.4 2010
Incumbent