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South Korean lawyer and politician (1931–2024) In this Korean name, the family name is Lee.
Lee Jung-woo
이정우
Minister of Justice
In office
9 October 1992 – 25 February 1993
Preceded byKim Ki-chun [ko]
Succeeded byPark Hee-tae [ko]
Personal details
Born(1931-04-16)16 April 1931
Jinju, Korea, Empire of Japan
Died29 January 2024(2024-01-29) (aged 92)
NationalitySouth Korean
EducationKorea University
OccupationLawyer

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.

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.

References

  1. 기관연혁 상세정보. National Archives of Korea (in Korean).
  2. "Former Ministers". Ministry of Justice. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  3. Bang, Geuk-ryol (30 January 2024). 이정우 前 법무부 장관 별세. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 30 January 2024.


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