When was Moon Jae-in born?

Moon Jae-in was born on 24 January 1953 in Geoje.

What positions has Moon Jae-in held?

Positions held by Moon Jae-in include: President of South Korea (2017–2022); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2012–2016); Chief of Staff to the President of South Korea (2007–2008).

Where did Moon Jae-in study?

Moon Jae-in was educated at Kyung Hee University, Namhang Elmentary School, Gyeongnam Middle School, Kyungnam High School.

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Moon Jae-in

मून जे-इन

12th President of the Republic of Korea

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Moon Jae-in is a South Korean politician and lawyer who served as the 12th President of South Korea from 2017 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), he was the party's leader from 2015 to 2016, and represented Sasang in the National Assembly from 2012 to 2016. Moon previously served as the senior secretary for civil affairs and the chief of staff to President Roh Moo-hyun.

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Born: 24 January 1953 wd
Place of birth: Geoje wd
Citizenship: South Korea wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, book dealer wd
Political party: Democratic Party of Korea (since 26 March 2014), Democratic Party (until 2014) wd
Education: Kyung Hee University, Namhang Elmentary School, Gyeongnam Middle School, Kyungnam High School wd
Spouse: Kim Jung-sook wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

President of South Korea (10 May 2017 – 9 May 2022)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (30 May 2012 – 29 May 2016)
Chief of Staff to the President of South Korea (12 March 2007 – 24 February 2008)

Awards wd

Time 100 (2018)
Global Citizen Awards (2017)
Decoration for Exceptional Merits (2021)
Gold Olympic Order (2018)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (2019)

Questions

When was Moon Jae-in born?: Moon Jae-in was born on 24 January 1953 in Geoje.
What positions has Moon Jae-in held?: Positions held by Moon Jae-in include: President of South Korea (2017–2022); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2012–2016); Chief of Staff to the President of South Korea (2007–2008).
Where did Moon Jae-in study?: Moon Jae-in was educated at Kyung Hee University, Namhang Elmentary School, Gyeongnam Middle School, Kyungnam High School.

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 13 November 2026

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