About Yu Myung-hwan
Born 1946. Yu Myung-hwan is a South Korean politician.
Yu Myung-hwan (; 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.
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Yu Myung-hwan was born on 8 April 1946 in Seoul.
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