Syngman Rhee
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Syngman Rhee was a South Korean politician who served as the first president of South Korea from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. His administration was characterised by authoritarianism, limited e
Official portrait, 1948
Rhee Syngman 1945's
Rhee's Library of Congress print, 1939
Rhee in 1905 dressed to meet Theodore Roosevelt
President of South Korea
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The president of the Republic of Korea, also known as the president of South Korea, is the head of state and head of government of South Korea. The president directs the executive branch of the govern
Syngman Rhee
…Hanja: 李承晚; pronounced ; 26 March 1875 – 19 July 1965) (also known by his art name Unam (우남; 雩南)) was a South Korean politician who served as the first president of South Korea from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. His administration was characterised by authoritarianism, limited economic development, and in the late 1950s…
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A Code One Boeing 747-8i flying in South Korean government's colors.