Yu Myung-hwan (Korean: 유명환; born April 8, 1946) is a South Korean diplomat, he was Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade from February 2008 to September 2010.

He has previously held posts including Ambassador to Israel, Japan and the Philippines.

[1] Yu received his bachelor's degree in public administration from Seoul National University.

In 2010, Yu has resigned over accusations of nepotism involving his daughter.

[2] Media related to Yu Myung-hwan at Wikimedia Commons