Lee Nak-yon is a South Korean politician who served as the Prime Minister of South Korea from 2017 to 2020. He is a member of the Democratic Party of Korea and has held various political positions throughout his career, including serving as the Governor of Jeollanam-do province. Born on December 17, 1955, in Gwangju, South Korea, Lee Nak-yon studied at Chonnam National University and later earned a degree in journalism. He has been involved in politics for several decades, focusing on issues such as economic development and social welfare.