In this Korean name, the family name is Yu.

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 Amb*ador to Israel, *an and the Philippines. Yu received his bachelor's degree in public administration from Seoul National University.

Contents

• 1 Nepotism charges
• 2 Honours
• 3 References
• 4 External links

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.

Honours

• Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2015)

References

External links

Media related to Yu Myung-hwan at Wikimedia Commons