Background
Han, Kap-Soo was born on June 27, 1934 in Chollanam-do Naju, Republic of Korea.
Han, Kap-Soo was born on June 27, 1934 in Chollanam-do Naju, Republic of Korea.
Graduate in Political Science, Seoul National University, 1956. Graduate, Harvard University, 1977. Graduate in Management, Chung-Ang University, 1984.
Doctor (honorary), Myongji University, 2000.
Deputy minister fisheries administration division Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, 1969-1970. Deputy minister agriculture administration division Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 1970-1972. Deputy minister marketing division Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1972-1973.
Chief researcher KIEI, 1976-1978. Member 10th National Assembly, 1979-1980. 2d Vice Minister of Environmental, 1991-1992.
21st Vice Minister of Economic Planning Board, 1992-1993. President KOGAS, 1995-2000. Chairman Korea Gas Union, 1997-2000.
5th Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, since 2000. President Korea Institute Industrial Economics and Trade, 1979, chairman, 1993. Member Finance Business Development Council, 1987-1988.
Representative of South Korea, high-level talks between South Korea and North Korea, 1992. Representative of South Korea, Joint Committee for Economy Exchange and Cooperation South Korea and North Korea, 1992. Visiting professor Dongshin University, 1994.
4 children.