PM nominee vows to put top priority on improving people's livelihoods

Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook said Monday she will put top priority on improving the people's livelihoods, if confirmed as the country's No.

2 official.

President Lee Jae Myung designated Han as successor to outgoing Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Sunday.

An information technology expert, Han has served as Lee's first minister for medium-sized enterprises and startups.

The prime minister's replacement comes as Kim is preparing to run for leader of the ruling Democratic Party.

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