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Roh Tae-woo

Notable Trials

32,469

days lived

88

age at death

Born
December 4, 1932
Died
October 26, 2021 (aged 88)
Zodiac
♐︎Sagittarius·monkey 🐒
Updated Jan 2026

About

Notable Trials

Before Fame

Before becoming president, Roh Tae-woo was a military officer, rising through the ranks to become a major general. He played a key role in the 1979 military coup and held ministerial posts in Chun Doo-hwan's government.

Trivia

Roh attended the Korea Military Academy alongside Chun Doo-hwan. He saw action in the Vietnam War. His policy of Nordpolitik aimed to improve relations with communist countries.

Family Life

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Astrology
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Sun Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

Moon Sign

Pisces♓︎

Dominant Element

Fire

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Planetary positions calculated for December 4, 1932

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Birth

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Key Role in Military Coup

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Supported Gwangju Uprising Crackdown

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Retired from Army

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Nominated as Presidential Candidate

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June 29 Declaration

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Elected President

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Inauguration

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Seoul Olympics

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Democratic Liberal Party Formation

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UN Admission

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Succession

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Conviction

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Death

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