Kim Young-Sam(김영삼 )

Presented by : Riri KusumaraniProfessor : Chun

Korean History & Culture II

Table of Contents

• Biography• Political• Most Famous Work• Today’s Life

BIOGRAPHY

• Born in December 20, 1927• In 1927, Korea was under

Imperial Japanese Rule

• Graduated from SNU majoring Philosophy in 1952 (Korean War)

• Served in Military during Korean War

Family Life

• Married to Son Myung-soon

• No Information regarding children , grandson etc

POLITICAL PATH

1954 , Elected to the National Assembly of South Korea– Served nine terms– Representing Geoje & Busan

Resigned from National Assembly Seat

When Syngman Rhee attempted to amend the constitution of South Korea A Leading Critic, with Kim Dae-jung + Chun Doo-hwan.

• the United States recalled its ambassador back to Washington, D.C.,

• 66 lawmakers of New Democratic Party submitted resignation to the National Assembly

The biggest demonstration since the days of President Syngman Rhee and spread to nearby Masan and other cities,

• 1979 , Elected as Head of New Democratic Party– Won 1978 Election , but didn’t come in

power Yushin Constitution• Decide to Never compromising or

cooperating with Park's Democratic Republican Party

Boldly criticized Park's dictatorship, which could be punished with imprisonment under Yushin Constitution.

August 1979 Allowing Female Workers at wig company to use H.Q of New Democratic party for their sit-in demonstration and pledged to protect them. Tragedy : One Female Workers Died, many were severly beaten

Kim Vs Park

* Park was determined to remove Kim from political* instructed the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA)* In September 1979, the court ordered the suspension of Kim's presidency of New Democratic Party.

Told The New York Time to stop supporting Park's dictatorship .

Park wanted to have Kim imprisoned

the Carter Admnistration, issued a strong warning not to persecute members of the opposition party.

1980 to 1985.

1983 , 21-day hunger strike protesting the dictatorship of Chun Doo-hwan.

Presidential Election

Vs

1987 Election

Defeated Kim Dae Jung in 1992

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Democratic Justice PartyPeaceful Democracy Party

Grand National Party

NOTABLE WORKS

reform the government and economy

start an anti-corruption campaign

requiring government and military officials to publish their financial records

precipitating the resignation of several high-ranking officers and cabinet members

Chun and Roh arrested on charges of corruption and treason

Chaebol Reformation

amnesty to political prisoners

removed the criminal convictions of pro-democracy protesters who had been arrested during the Gwangju massacre

1997 Asian Economic Crisis Hit !

Important Facts to Remember

• South Korea # 14 President from 1993 ~ 1998• the first civilian to become President in over

30 years• Related Closely with Chaebol Reformation &

Anti Corruption Campaign• During His Presidency two major event : – Late President Chun & Roh Arrested for Corruption– 1997 Asian Economic Crisis