Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea
| Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea | |
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since 7 November 2022 | |
| Executive branch of the Government of South Korea | |
| Style | Mr/Madam Deputy Prime Minister (informal) His/Her Excellency (diplomatic) |
| Member of | State Council |
| Reports to | Prime Minister |
| Residence | None |
| Seat | Seoul, South Korea |
| Appointer | President |
| Term length | No term limit |
| Inaugural holder | Kim Yoo-taek |
| Formation | 17 December 1963 |
| Succession | Prime Minister |
| Website | (in English) pmo.go.kr/ (in Korean) pmo.go.kr/ |
| Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| Hangul | 부총리 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 副總理 |
| RR | Buchongni |
| MR | Puch'ongni |
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The deputy prime minister of the Republic of Korea (Korean: 대한민국의 부총리) is a senior member of the Cabinet of South Korea that serves as the deputy to the prime minister. The senior deputy prime minister acts for the prime minister in the event of an impeachment or vacancy. Lee Ju-ho currently serves as deputy prime minister. Lee also served as the acting prime minister and the acting president of South Korea from 2 May to 4 June 2025.