Kim Dae-jung

6 January 1924 – 18 August 2009

Kim Dae-jung was a South Korean politician and pro-democracy activist who served as the President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000 for his Sunshine Policy of reconciliation with North Korea and for his lifelong work for democracy and human rights.

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Birth in Sinan County
6 January 1924

Born on Haui Island in South Jeolla Province during Japanese rule.

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Elected to the National Assembly
1961

Won a seat in the South Korean National Assembly, beginning his political career.

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Runs for president against Park Chung-hee
27 April 1971

Narrowly lost the 1971 presidential election to the incumbent Park Chung-hee.

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Kidnapped by Korean intelligence agents
8 August 1973

Abducted from a Tokyo hotel by the KCIA while in exile.

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Sentenced to death and later reprieved
1980

Condemned to death on sedition charges after the Gwangju Uprising, then commuted amid international pressure.

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Elected President of South Korea
25 February 1998 – 25 February 2003

Won the presidency, marking the first peaceful transfer of power to the opposition.

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Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
10 December 2000

Received the Nobel Peace Prize for his Sunshine Policy and democratic advocacy.

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Death in Seoul
18 August 2009

Died in Seoul at the age of 85.

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