When was Park Geun-hye born?

Park Geun-hye was born on 2 February 1952 in Daegu.

What positions has Park Geun-hye held?

Positions held by Park Geun-hye include: President of South Korea (2013–2017); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2012–2012); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2008–2012); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2004–2008); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2000–2004).

Where did Park Geun-hye study?

Park Geun-hye was educated at Sogang University, Grenoble Alpes University, Jangchung Elementary School, Sacred Heart Girls' Middle School.

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Park Geun-hye

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President of South Korea from 2013 to 2017

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Park Geun-hye is a South Korean politician who served as the 11th President of South Korea from 2013 until her removal from office in 2017. A member of the Grand National, Saenuri and Liberty Korea parties and the eldest daughter of the third president, Park Chung Hee, she was the first woman in the country and in East Asia to be elected as head of state. Park previously served as the acting first lady of South Korea under her father's presidency from 1974 until her father's assassination in 1979.

Quick facts

Born: 2 February 1952 wd
Place of birth: Daegu wd
Citizenship: South Korea wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: independent politician (since 3 November 2017), Liberty Korea Party (1997–2017) wd
Education: Sogang University, Grenoble Alpes University, Jangchung Elementary School, Sacred Heart Girls' Middle School, Sacred Heart Girls' High School, Joseph Fourier University wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Positions held wd

President of South Korea (25 February 2013 – 10 March 2017)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (30 May 2012 – 10 December 2012)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (30 May 2008 – 29 May 2012)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (30 May 2004 – 29 May 2008)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (30 May 2000 – 29 May 2004)
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (3 April 1998 – 29 May 2000)
First Lady of South Korea (15 August 1974 – 26 October 1979)

Awards wd

honorary degree (1987)
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Sun of Peru (2015)
Grand Order of Mugunghwa (2013)
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (2013)
doctor honoris causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie University (2016)

Questions

When was Park Geun-hye born?: Park Geun-hye was born on 2 February 1952 in Daegu.
What positions has Park Geun-hye held?: Positions held by Park Geun-hye include: President of South Korea (2013–2017); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2012–2012); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2008–2012); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2004–2008); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea (2000–2004).
Where did Park Geun-hye study?: Park Geun-hye was educated at Sogang University, Grenoble Alpes University, Jangchung Elementary School, Sacred Heart Girls' Middle School.

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Last updated 5 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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