[1] Both times others were nominated to officially take that position and were confirmed by Parliament, while Lee was meant only as a temporary placeholder.
[2] He graduated from Kyunggi High School in 1962, and Seoul National University with a bachelor's degree in Law in 1966.
[1] After passing the 6th Examination for Higher Civil Service in 1968, Lee joined the Planning and Management of the Finance Ministry in 1969.
[1] He soon distinguished himself, helping to avert a currency crisis in 1973 which resulted from an oil shortage.
On March 7, 2005, he announced his resignation from these positions after he was implicated in a real estate scandal.