Chung Won-shik

Chung Won-shik (born 5 August 1928) is a South Korean politician, educator, soldier, and author. He was the 23rd Prime Minister of South Korea.

From 1951 to 1955, he served as an officer in the South Korean Army. Following that, he worked as a professor of Seoul National University.

During his tenure as education minister, he established a reputation for toughness.

President Roh Tae-woo named him Acting Prime Minister on 24 May 1991. On 8 July 1991, he was appointed Prime Minister of South Korea.

He was one of three candidates for the mayor of Seoul in 1995.