Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae Chan has passed away.

On January 25, in response to a reporter's question requesting confirmation of the information that former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae Chan had passed away in Ho Chi Minh City, the spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pham Thu Hang, stated:

Former South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae Chan. (Photo: Yonhap)

Immediately after receiving the news, over the past few days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has closely coordinated with the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and relevant agencies to provide the best possible medical treatment for Mr. Lee Hae Chan in Ho Chi Minh City. However, due to the severity of his illness, Mr. Lee Hae Chan passed away.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other Vietnamese leaders have extended their deepest condolences to the Government of South Korea and the family of Mr. Lee Hae Chan.

Source: https://nhandan.vn/cuu-thu-tuong-han-quoc-lee-hae-chan-qua-doi-post939109.html