Yu Myung-hwan facts for kids
In this Korean name, the family name is Yu.
Quick facts for kids
Yu Myung-hwan
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유명환
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Yu meeting Robert Gates at the Pentagon in 2008
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| In office 29 February 2008 – 4 September 2010 |
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| President | Lee Myung-bak |
| Preceded by | Song Min-soon |
| Succeeded by | Kim Sung-hwan |
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| Hangul | 유명환 |
| Hanja | 柳明桓 |
| Revised Romanization | Yu Myeong-hwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yu Myŏnghwan |
Yu Myung-hwan (Hangul: 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. 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
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2015)
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