When was Park Chung Hee born?

Park Chung Hee was born on 14 November 1917 in Gumi.

What positions has Park Chung Hee held?

Positions held by Park Chung Hee include: President of South Korea (1972–1979); President of South Korea (1963–1972); President of South Korea (1962–1963).

Where did Park Chung Hee study?

Park Chung Hee was educated at Imperial Japanese Army Academy, Manchukuo Army Military Academy, Korea Military Academy.

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Park Chung Hee

पार्क चुंग-हि

3rd President of the Republic of Korea

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Park Chung Hee was a South Korean politician and army officer who seized power in the May 16 coup of 1961, and served as the third President of South Korea from 1962 until his assassination in 1979. His regime oversaw a period of intense economic growth and transformation, making Park one of the most consequential leaders in Korean history, although his legacy as a military dictator remains a bitter subject.

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Born: 14 November 1917 wd
Place of birth: Gumi wd
Died: 26 October 1979 wd
Place of death: Jongno District wd
Citizenship: South Korea wd
Occupation: politician, army officer wd
Political party: Democratic-Republican Party wd
Education: Imperial Japanese Army Academy, Manchukuo Army Military Academy, Korea Military Academy wd
Spouse: Kim Ho Nam, Yuk Young-soo wd

Positions held wd

President of South Korea (27 December 1972 – 26 October 1979)
President of South Korea (17 December 1963 – 26 December 1972)
President of South Korea (24 March 1962 – 16 December 1963)

Awards wd

Order of the Rajamitrabhorn
Order of the Crown of the Realm
Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle
Order of Propitious Clouds
Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Order of Merit for National Foundation
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Grand Order of Mugunghwa
Order of Diplomatic Service Merit
Order of Civil Merit
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Order of the Aztec Eagle
Order of the Netherlands Lion
Order of Sikatuna

Questions

When was Park Chung Hee born?: Park Chung Hee was born on 14 November 1917 in Gumi.
What positions has Park Chung Hee held?: Positions held by Park Chung Hee include: President of South Korea (1972–1979); President of South Korea (1963–1972); President of South Korea (1962–1963).
Where did Park Chung Hee study?: Park Chung Hee was educated at Imperial Japanese Army Academy, Manchukuo Army Military Academy, Korea Military Academy.

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