South Korean former Prime Minister Lee Hae Chan died from a serious illness during an official visit to Ho Chi Minh city, according to a Sunday night post on the Vietnamese government’s website. Who was Lee Hae Chan? Lee Hae Chan spearheaded government reform as prime minister from 2004 to 2006. Also Read | South Korea prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-Prez Yoon over martial lawWhy was Lee Hae Chan in Vietnam? Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and other leaders offered condolences to South Korea and Lee's family.

Source: Mint January 26, 2026 06:11 UTC