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Born January 24, 1953 (age 72) • South Korea
Title / Office president (2017-2022), South Korea
Political Affiliation Democratic Party of Korea

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Lee Myung-Bak
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Syngman Rhee
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Roh Tae-Woo
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Chung Il Kwon
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