Remembering Lee Hae-chan: A Towering Figure in South Korea’s Democratic Jour
Remembering Lee Hae-chan: A Towering Figure in South Korea’s Democratic Journey In memory of former Prime Minister and seven-term lawmaker Lee Hae-chan. Lee Hae-chan, former Prime Minister of South Korea South Korea is mourning the loss of one of its most influential political figures, Lee Hae-chan , who passed away on January 25, 2026, during an official visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He was 73. His sudden passing, reportedly caused by a severe heart attack despite emergency medical treatment, marks the end of a remarkable chapter in the nation’s modern political history. Lee had traveled to Vietnam to attend a meeting related to inter-Korean affairs and peaceful unification. According to officials, he began feeling unwell shortly after arriving and was preparing to return to Korea. While at the airport, he experienced acute shortness of breath and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Despite undergoing ...