Kim Sang-hyup
Kim Sang-hyup | |
|---|---|
| 14th Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office June 25, 1982 – October 14, 1983 | |
| Appointed by | Chun Doo-hwan |
| Preceded by | Yoo Chang-soon |
| Succeeded by | Chin Iee-chong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1920 |
| Died | February 21, 1995 (aged 74) |
| Education | Political Science |
| Alma mater | University of Tokyo |
Kim Sang-hyup (Korean: 김상협; April 20, 1920 – February 21, 1995) was a South Korean politician, political scientist, and scholar who served as the 14th Prime Minister of South Korea, Minister of Education, president of the Korean Red Cross, and president of Korea University.[1][2][3][4]
Personal life
[edit]He was born on April 20, 1920.[5] He suffered a heart attack at his home in Seoul and died at the age of 74 on February 21, 1995.[4]
Career
[edit]He graduated from the University of Tokyo in political science. He joined the faculty of Korea University in 1957 and became its president from 1970 to 1975 and 1977 to 1982. He served as education minister during 1962 and president of Korean Red Cross from 1985 to 1991.[4] He became prime minister after the Lee–Chang scandal when Chun Doo-hwan replaced Yoo Chang-soon[6] on June 25, 1982.[7] He was succeeded by Chin Iee-chong on October 14, 1983.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ The World Factbook. Central Intelligence Agency. 1983.
- ^ Jameson, Sam (1985-09-24). "Sorrow Outweighs Joy as Koreans End Their Visits". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ^ "New president of Korea National Red Cross and sister Grace". The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ^ a b c "Kim Sang Hyup; South Korean Educator, 74". The New York Times. 1995-03-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ^ "Deceased Members". National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Korea.
- ^ "NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE DAILY (CABLE) 25 JUNE 1982" (PDF). CIA.
- ^ "South Korea (1948–present)". University of Central Arkansas. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- ^ Paxton, J. (2016-12-15). The Statesman's Year-Book 1984–85. Springer. ISBN 978-0-230-27113-5.
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