Kim Young-sam
| Kim Young-sam | |
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Kim Young Sam in 1996
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| 14th President of South Korea | |
| In office February 25, 1993 – February 25, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Roh Tae-woo |
| Succeeded by | Kim Dae-jung |
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| Born | December 20, 1927 Geoje, South Gyeongsang |
| Died | November 22, 2015 (aged 87) Seoul, South Korea |
- In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
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.[1]
Kim died in a hospital in Seoul, South Korea from heart failure caused by a blood infection, aged 87.[2]
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- Official profile from the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea
- Britannica Student Encyclopedia: Kim Young Sam
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