Hyun Soong-jong (26 February 1919 – 25 May 2020)[1][2] was a South Korean politician. He served as the 22nd Prime Minister of South Korea from 8 October 1992[3] to 25 February 1993. Hyun died on 25 May 2020 at the age of 101.[2]
Hyun Soong-jong | |
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| 현승종 | |
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| 22nd Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office 8 October 1992 – 25 February 1993 | |
| President | Roh Tae-woo |
| Preceded by | Chung Won-shik |
| Succeeded by | Hwang In-sung |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1919 Kaisen, Heian'nan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now Kaechon, North Pyongan Province, North Korea) |
| Died | 25 May 2020 (aged 101) South Korea |
| Alma mater | Keijō Imperial University |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 현승종 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hyeon Seungjong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hŏn Sŭngchong |