Lee Jung-woo
South Korean lawyer and politician (1931–2024)
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Lee Jung-woo (Korean: 이정우; 16 April 1931 – 29 January 2024) was a South Korean lawyer and politician.
Lee Jung-woo | |
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이정우 | |
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| 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 |
| Died | 29 January 2024 (aged 92) |
| Education | Korea University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Career
He served as Minister of Justice from 1992 to 1993,[1][2] 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]
