Lee Jung-woo
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]
Lee Jung-woo | |
|---|---|
이정우 | |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 9 October 1992 – 25 February 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Ki-chun |
| Succeeded by | Park Hee-tae |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1931 Jinju, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Died | 29 January 2024 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Education | Korea University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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]
References
- "기관연혁 상세정보". National Archives of Korea (in Korean).
- "Former Ministers". Ministry of Justice. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- Bang, Geuk-ryol (30 January 2024). "이정우 前 법무부 장관 별세". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 30 January 2024.
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