Kim Dae-jung

Kim Dae-jung

January 6, 1924 – August 18, 2009

South Korean democracy activist who was President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003. His 'Sunshine Policy' towards North Korea won him the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize.

Offices held

Feb 25, 1998 – Feb 24, 2003
Preceded by
Kim Young-sam
Succeeded by
Roh Moo-hyun

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