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Yun Po-sun

2nd President of South Korea (1897-1990)

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Yun Po-sun was a South Korean politician and activist who served as the second president of South Korea from 1960 to 1962. He was the only president of the short-lived Second Republic of Korea, and served as little more than a figurehead due to its nature as a parliamentary system.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Asan wd
Died
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Place of death
Seoul wd
Citizenship
South Korea wd
Occupation
politician, journalist wd
Political party
Democratic Party wd
Education
University of Edinburgh wd
Spouse
Min Gyeongsuk, Gong Deok-gwi wd

Positions held wd

  • President of South Korea (13 August 1960 – 24 March 1962)
  • Vice President of South Korea (23 April 1960 – 26 April 1960)
  • Member of the National Assembly of South Korea

Questions

When was Yun Po-sun born?
Yun Po-sun was born on 26 August 1897 in Asan.
What positions has Yun Po-sun held?
Positions held by Yun Po-sun include: President of South Korea (1960–1962); Vice President of South Korea (1960–1960); Member of the National Assembly of South Korea.
Where did Yun Po-sun study?
Yun Po-sun was educated at University of Edinburgh.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Yun Po-sun · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q192049 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: 윤보선 대통령 존영2 (cropped).jpg by 공보처 홍보국 사진담당관 (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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"Yun Po-sun". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/yun-po-sun. Retrieved 14 November 2026.

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