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Memorial Page for Kim Dae-jung

Jan 6, 1924 – Aug 18, 2009(85 years)Died in:Severance Hospital, Seodaemun District

8th President of the Republic of Korea

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Biography

Birthplace

Hauido, South Jeolla

Place of Death

Severance Hospital, Seodaemun District

Nationality

South Korea

Cause of Death

pneumonia

Religion

Catholicism

Burial Place

Seoul National Cemetery

Occupation(2)

politician journalist

Awards(8)

Nobel Peace PrizeRafto PrizeBruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human RightsPhiladelphia Liberty MedalGrand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyKnight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicSilver Olympic Orderhonorary doctor of the University of Portland

Spouse(3)

Cha Yong-aeLee Hui-hoLee Hee-ho

Education(2)

Ha-ui Elementary SchoolMokpo Bukkyo Elementary School

Kim Dae-jung (* January 6, 1924 in Hauido; † August 18, 2009 in Severance Hospital) was a 8th President of the Republic of Korea. He was 85 years old. He was married to Cha Yong-ae and Lee Hui-ho. He had at least 2 children (2 sons). His education included Ha-ui Elementary School and Mokpo Bukkyo Elementary School. His faith was Catholicism. He received 8 awards, including Nobel Peace Prize, Rafto Prize. His cause of death was pneumonia. He was buried at Seoul National Cemetery.

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Born in Hauido, South Jeolla

1924

Married Cha Yong-ae

1945

until 1959

Married Lee Hui-ho

1962

until 2009

Silver Olympic Order

1999

Nobel Peace Prize

2000

Rafto Prize

2000

Died in Severance Hospital, Seodaemun District (pneumonia)

2009

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Lee Hee-ho
Cha Yong-ae
Kim Won Sik
Kim Hong-eop
Kim Hong-il

Resting place

Seoul National Cemetery

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Kim Dae-jung. Forever remembered.