When was Kim Dae-jung born?

Kim Dae-jung was born on 6 January 1924 in Hauido.

What positions has Kim Dae-jung held?

Positions held by Kim Dae-jung include: President of South Korea (1998–2003); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1988–1992); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1971–1972); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1963–1971); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1961–1961).

Where did Kim Dae-jung study?

Kim Dae-jung was educated at Ha-ui Elementary School, Mokpo Bukkyo Elementary School.

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Kim Dae-jung

8th President of the Republic of Korea (1924–2009)

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Kim Dae-jung was a South Korean politician, statesman and activist who served as the eighth President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003.

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Born: 6 January 1924 wd
Place of birth: Hauido wd
Died: 18 August 2009 wd
Place of death: Severance Hospital wd
Citizenship: South Korea wd
Occupation: politician, journalist wd
Political party: Democratic Party wd
Education: Ha-ui Elementary School, Mokpo Bukkyo Elementary School wd
Spouse: Cha Yong-ae, Lee Hui-ho wd

Positions held wd

President of South Korea (25 February 1998 – 24 February 2003)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (30 May 1988 – 19 December 1992)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1 July 1971 – 17 October 1972)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (17 December 1963 – 30 June 1971)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (14 May 1961 – 16 May 1961)
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Member of the National Assembly of South Korea

Awards wd

Nobel Peace Prize (2000)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Rafto Prize (2000)
Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Silver Olympic Order (1999)
honorary doctor of the University of Portland
honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge (2001)
Grand Order of Mugunghwa

Questions

When was Kim Dae-jung born?: Kim Dae-jung was born on 6 January 1924 in Hauido.
What positions has Kim Dae-jung held?: Positions held by Kim Dae-jung include: President of South Korea (1998–2003); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1988–1992); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1971–1972); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1963–1971); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1961–1961).
Where did Kim Dae-jung study?: Kim Dae-jung was educated at Ha-ui Elementary School, Mokpo Bukkyo Elementary School.

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