DigiNepal
Hwang Kyo-ahn
Republic of Korea · CC BY-SA 2.0
Suggest a better photo · Report

Hwang Kyo-ahn

Acting president of South Korea from 2016 to 2017 (born 1957)

हिंदी में पढ़ें

  • नेपाली · EnglishRead in your language
  • CitedEvery fact sourced
  • Ad-freeNo ads, no tracking

Hwang Kyo-ahn is a South Korean politician and prosecutor who served as the acting president of South Korea from 2016 to 2017 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 2015 to 2017.

Quick facts

Born
wd
Place of birth
Seoul wd
Citizenship
South Korea wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, head of government wd
Political party
People Power Party (since 18 February 2020), Liberty Korea Party (2018–2020), independent politician (until 2019), Freedom And Innovation wd
Education
Sungkyunkwan University, Kyunggi High School wd
Spouse
Choi Jiyoung wd

Positions held wd

  • party leader (since 27 February 2019)
  • President of South Korea (9 December 2016 – 10 May 2017)
  • Prime Minister of South Korea (18 June 2015 – 11 May 2017)
  • Minister of Justice (11 March 2013 – 18 June 2015)

Questions

When was Hwang Kyo-ahn born?
Hwang Kyo-ahn was born on 15 April 1957 in Seoul.
What positions has Hwang Kyo-ahn held?
Positions held by Hwang Kyo-ahn include: party leader (since 27 February 2019); President of South Korea (2016–2017); Prime Minister of South Korea (2015–2017); Minister of Justice (2013–2015).
Where did Hwang Kyo-ahn study?
Hwang Kyo-ahn was educated at Sungkyunkwan University, Kyunggi High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Hwang Kyo-ahn · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q12625765 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Prime Minister Banquet for Palestinian President 02 - 24825453290 (cropped).jpg by Republic of Korea (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

Cite this page

"Hwang Kyo-ahn". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/hwang-kyo-ahn. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

Machine-readable versions: JSON · Markdown

Text from the Wikipedia article Hwang Kyo-ahn, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Prime Minister Banquet for Palestinian President 02 - 24825453290 (cropped).jpg — Republic of Korea, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Is this you, or do you work in this person's office? Claim this profile

← People