Chin Iee-chong (Korean: 진의종; 13 December 1921 – 11 May 1995) was a South Korean politician who served as Prime Minister of South Korea[1] and Member of Opposition in National assembly of South Korea in 1971 and again in 1973.[2] He was the founder of Borinara Hagwon Farm, largest barley farm of South Korea.[3]
Chin Iee-chong | |
|---|---|
| 진의종 | |
| 17th Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office 17 October 1983 – 18 February 1985 | |
| President | Chun Doo-hwan |
| Preceded by | Kim Sang-hyup |
| Succeeded by | Lho Shin-yong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 13, 1921 Kōshō, Zenrahoku-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Died | May 11, 1995 (aged 73) Seoul, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Alma mater | Keijō Imperial University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 진의종 |
| Hanja | 陳懿鍾 |
| Revised Romanization | Jin Uijong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chin Ŭijong |
Personal life
editHe was born on 13 December 1921 in Gochang County and died on 11 May 1995.[4]
Career
editOn 14 October 1983, he replaced Kim Sang-hyup as Prime Minister of South Korea.[5] He was head of Council of State which was appointed by Chun Doo-hwan.[6] On 19 February 1985, he resigned as Prime Minister of South Korea.[7] He was succeeded by Lho Shin-yong.[8][9]
References
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- ^ Korea Magazine May 2017. Korean Culture and Information Service. 2017-04-27.
- ^ 대한민국헌정회. Constitutional Association of Korea. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ Paxton, J. (2016-12-15). The Statesman's Year-Book 1984-85. Springer. ISBN 978-0-230-27113-5.
- ^ Banks, Arthur S.; Day, Alan J.; Muller, Thomas C. (2016-02-01). Political Handbook of the World 1998. Springer. ISBN 978-1-349-14951-3.
- ^ Ap (1985-02-19). "Korean President Shakes Up Cabinet". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "S. Korea Shakes Up Cabinet After Opposition Election Gains". Los Angeles Times. 1985-02-19. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
- ^ "Demands for Reform Spur S. Korea Cabinet Up Heaval". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-01-18.