Minister of Education (South Korea)
| Minister of Education | |
|---|---|
Emblem of the Government of South Korea | |
since 11 September 2025 | |
| Ministry of Education | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Member of | Cabinet of South Korea |
| Reports to | President of South Korea |
| Appointer | President of South Korea with approbation of the South Korea National Assembly |
The minister of education (Korean: 교육부장관) is a member of the Cabinet of South Korea and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Education. In Korea, all minister nominees are required to undergo congressional confirmation hearings, though the consent of the National Assembly is only necessary for the Prime Minister, who nominates cabinet ministers.