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Kim Dae-jung

Kim Dae-jung was a former South Korean President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, known for his "Sunshine Policy" of engagement with North Korea. He was a champion of human rights and the first civilian leader in South Korea in over three decades.

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Born

January 6, 1924

Zodiac

Capricorn

31,272

days lived

85

age at death

Born
January 6, 1924
Died
August 18, 2009 (aged 85)
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Sun Sign

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amnesty.org

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en.wikipedia.org

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Kim Dae-jung - Wikipedia

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asiasociety.org

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Mourning Kim Dae-jung - Asia Society

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nytimes.com

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Kim Dae-jung - The New York Times

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2009
Day 31,271
Age 85

Death of Kim Dae-jung

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Aug 18, 2009

Kim Dae-jung dies in Seoul, South Korea.

2000
Day 28,098
Age 76

Nobel Peace Prize

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96%
Dec 10, 2000

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for work for democracy and peace.

Day 28,098
Age 76

Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

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96%
Dec 10, 2000

For his work for democracy and human rights in South Korea and East Asia in general, and for peace and reconciliation with North Korea in particular.

Day 27,918
Age 76

Inter-Korean Summit

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96%
Jun 13, 2000

Kim Dae-jung meets Kim Jong-il in Pyongyang.

1998
Day 27,079
Age 74

President of South Korea

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96%
Feb 25, 1998

Inaugurated as the 8th President of South Korea.

1997
Day 27,010
Age 73

Elected President of South Korea

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Dec 18, 1997

Became the first civilian leader in South Korea in over three decades.

1985
Day 22,312
Age 61

Return to South Korea

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Feb 6, 1985
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1982
Day 21,180
Age 57

Exile in the United States

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Jan 1, 1982
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1980
Day 20,709
Age 56

Sentenced to Death

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Sep 17, 1980
Day 20,586
Age 56

Arrested on Sedition Charges

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May 17, 1980
1979
Day 20,418
Age 55

House Arrest

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Dec 1, 1979
1973
Day 18,112
Age 49

Kidnapped from Hotel

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Aug 8, 1973
1971
Day 17,278
Age 47

Presidential Candidate

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Apr 27, 1971

Ran for president against Park Chung-hee.

1962
Day 13,995
Age 38

Marriage to Lee Hee-ho

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May 1, 1962

Marries Lee Hee-ho.

1961
Day 13,630
Age 37

National Assembly Member

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May 1, 1961

Elected as a member of the National Assembly.

1950
Day 9,667
Age 26

Korean War

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96%
Jun 25, 1950

Experiences the Korean War.

1949
Day 9,127
Age 24

First Marriage

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96%
Jan 1, 1949

Marries his first wife, Cha Yong-ae.

1945
Day 7,666
Age 20

Starts Shipping Business

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96%
Jan 1, 1945

Begins a shipping business after liberation.

1943
Day 6,935
Age 18

Graduates from Mokpo Commercial High School

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96%
Jan 1, 1943

Graduates from Mokpo Commercial High School.

1924
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Kim Dae-jung

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Jan 6, 1924

Born in Haui-do, Sinan County, South Jeolla Province.