Lee Jung-woo
South Korean lawyer and politician (1931–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Jung-woo (Korean: 이정우; 16 April 1931 – 29 January 2024) was a South Korean lawyer and politician. He served as Minister of Justice from 1992 to 1993.[1][2]
Quick Facts Minister of Justice, Preceded by ...
Lee Jung-woo | |
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이정우 | |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 9 October 1992 – 25 February 1993 | |
Preceded by | Kim Ki-chun [ko] |
Succeeded by | Park Hee-tae [ko] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1931-04-16)16 April 1931 Jinju, Korea, Empire of Japan |
Died | 29 January 2024(2024-01-29) (aged 92) |
Nationality | South Korean |
Education | Korea University |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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Lee became a judge in 1960. In 1981, he became a Supreme Court justice. After retiring as a judge, he was appointed a justice minister, serving from 1992 to 1993. Lee died on 29 January 2024, at the age of 92.[3]