Kim Young-sam (December 20, 1927 – November 22, 2015) was the President of the South Korea from February 25, 1993 to February 25, 1998.
He was born in Geoje, South Gyeongsang. When elected in 1992, he became the first civilian to become president in over 30 years.
Kim Young-sam | |
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7th President of South Korea | |
In office February 25, 1993 – February 25, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Roh Tae-woo |
Succeeded by | Kim Dae-jung |
Personal details | |
Born | Geoje, South Gyeongsang | December 20, 1927
Died | November 22, 2015 Seoul, South Korea | (aged 87)
Spouse(s) | Son Myung-soon (m. 1951) |
Kim died in a hospital in Seoul, South Korea from heart failure caused by a blood infection, aged 87.
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