When was Kim Young-sam born?

Kim Young-sam was born on 20 December 1927 in Geoje.

What positions has Kim Young-sam held?

Positions held by Kim Young-sam include: President of South Korea (1993–1998); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1954–1958); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea.

Where did Kim Young-sam study?

Kim Young-sam was educated at Seoul National University, Kyungnam High School.

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Kim Young-sam

President of South Korea from 1993 to 1998

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Kim Young-sam was a South Korean politician who served as the seventh President of South Korea from 1993 to 1998. Kim was the first civilian to serve as president in the country's history.

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Born: 20 December 1927 wd
Place of birth: Geoje wd
Died: 22 November 2015 wd
Place of death: Seoul wd
Citizenship: South Korea wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: New Korea Party, Liberal Party, Democratic Party wd
Education: Seoul National University, Kyungnam High School wd
Spouse: Son Myung-soon wd

Positions held wd

President of South Korea (25 February 1993 – 24 February 1998)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1954–1958)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea

Awards wd

Grand Order of Mugunghwa
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Grand Collar of the Order of Good Hope
Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit (1996)
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class
Distinguished SNU Members (2016)
Order of Merit for National Foundation
Order of Civil Merit
Order of Diplomatic Service Merit
Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Order of Good Hope
Order of Civil Merit
Order of Sikatuna
Order of the Sun of Peru
Order of the Crown of the Realm

Questions

When was Kim Young-sam born?: Kim Young-sam was born on 20 December 1927 in Geoje.
What positions has Kim Young-sam held?: Positions held by Kim Young-sam include: President of South Korea (1993–1998); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (1954–1958); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea.
Where did Kim Young-sam study?: Kim Young-sam was educated at Seoul National University, Kyungnam High School.

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Last updated 5 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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