Lee Hong-koo: key obituary facts
Is Lee Hong-koo dead? Yes. Lee Hong-koo died on May 5, 2026, at age 92.
Cause of death: Lee Hong-koo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Lee Hong-koo known for?
He was a Prime minister of South Korea.
More about Lee Hong-koo
Born: 9 May 1934.
Place of birth: Gyeonggi Province.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: South Korea.
Education: Seoul National University, Emory University, Yale University.
Employer: Emory University, Seoul National University.
Awards: Wilbur Cross Medal.
Lee Hong-koo, the South Korean politician who served as prime minister from 1994 to 1995, died on May 4, 2026.
He was 92. Lee also served as South Korean ambassador to the United Kingdom and the United States, and was the founding chairman of the East Asia Institute in Seoul.