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Military Leader/Prime Minister of Goguryeo
- Myeongnim Dap-buMyeongnim Dap-buMyeongnim Dap-bu was the first Guksang of Goguryeo, and was known for his overthrowing of the tyrannical King Chadae, and his victory against the Han Dynasty at the Battle of Jwa-won.- Rise to Power :...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 명림답부) (165-179) - Eul PasoEul PasoEul Paso was the Guksang of Goguryeo under its 9th ruler King Gogukcheon. Eul Paso is well-remembered for being a righteous, and talented man that was chosen to a government position under King Gogukcheon's meritocratic system of selecting officials.-Background:Eul Paso was a native of Jwa-mul...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 을파소) (191-203) - Go UruGo UruFor the ruler of Buyeo, see Go Uru DangunGo Uru was the prime minister of Goguryeo during the reigns of Kings Sansang and Dongcheon during a period of 24 years.- Background :...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 고우루) (203-230) - Myeongnim EosuMyeongnim EosuMyeongnim Eosu was the Prime Minister of Goguryeo during the reigns of Kings Dongcheon and Jungcheon.-Background:Myeongnim Eosu was a member of the Yeonna-Bu Myeongnim House, and possibly related to Myeongnim Dap-bu, the first Prime Minister of Goguryeo...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 명림어수) (230-254) - Eum-uEum-uEum-u was the Prime Minister of Goguryeo during the reigns of Kings Jungcheon and Seocheon.- Background :Prime Minister Eum-u's last name is unknown, and therefore, his ancestry cannot be traced...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 음우) (254-271) - Sang-nuSang-nuSang-nu was the Prime Minister of Goguryeo during the reign of King Seocheon, and the son of previous Prime Minister Eum-u.- Background :...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 상루) (271-294) - Chang Jo-riChang Jo-riChang Jo-ri was the Prime Minister of Goguryeo during the reigns of Kings Bongsang and Micheon.- Background :Chang Jo-ri's origins or ancestry is not mentioned in historical records...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 창조리) (294-?) - Wang San-akWang San-akWang San-ak was the Prime Minister of Goguryeo during the reign of King Yangwon.According to the Samguk Sagi, written in 1145, the geomungo was invented by him by using the form of the ancient Chinese instrument guqin...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 왕산악) - Yeon Ja-yuYeon Ja-yuYeon Ja-yu was the Magniji of Goguryeo during its waning days, and was the grandfather of Yeon Gaesomun, who was Dae Magniji and dictator of Goguryeo before its fall. Yeon Ja-yu was the father of Yeon Taejo, the father of Yeon Gaesomun, and Magniji after Ja-yu...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 연자유 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 淵子遊) - Yeon TaejoYeon TaejoYeon Taejo was the Magniji of Goguryeo during the reigns of King Pyeongwon and King Yeongyang. He was the father of Yeon Gaesomun, and was known to have taken an aggressive stance against the Sui Dynasty alongside Field Marshal Eulji Mundeok.- Background :Yeon Taejo was the son of the previous...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 연태조 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 淵太祚) - Yeon GaesomunYeon GaesomunYeon Gaesomun was a powerful and controversial military dictator and Generalissimo in the waning days of Goguryeo, which was one of the Three Kingdoms of ancient Korea. Yeon is also remembered for a number of successful resistance in military conflicts with Tang Dynasty under Emperor Li Shimin and...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 연개소문) (642-665) - Yeon NamsaengYeon NamsaengYeon Namsaeng was the eldest son of the Goguryeo Dae Mangniji Yeon Gaesomun . In 665, Yeon Namsaeng succeeded his father and became the 2nd Dae Magniji of Goguryeo.- Background :...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 연남생) (665-666) - Yeon NamgeonYeon NamgeonYeon Namgeon was the second son of the Goguryeo military leader and dictator Yeon Gaesomun , and third Dae Magniji of Goguryeo during the reign of Goguryeo's last ruler, King Bojang-The Fall of Goguryeo:...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 연남건) (666-668)
Military Leader/Prime Minister of Goryeo
- Gang JoGang JoGang Jo was a Goryeo general who served under Emperor Mokjong of Goryeo and Emperor Hyeonjong of Goryeo. General Gang Jo was a general in charge of the Northern border army.-Rise to power:...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 강조) (1009-1010) - Yi Ja-gyeom (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 이자겸) - Yi Ui-bangYi Ui-bangYi Ui-bang was a military ruler of Korea during the Goryeo period.-Background:Yi originated from the Jeonju Yi clan...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 이의방 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 李義方) (1170-1174) - Jeong Jung-buJeong Jung-buJeong Jung-bu was a medieval Korean soldier and military dictator during Goryeo Dynasty . He was a career soldier, qualified on military part of civil service examination...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 정중부 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 鄭仲夫) (1174-1179) - Gyeong Dae-seungGyeong Dae-seungGyeong Dae-seung was the third major military dictators who ruled during the late period of the Goryeo Empire. Unlike his predecessors, General Gyeong was determined to fix the empire's problems and help the people prosper. His popularity with the people aroused the jealousy of Emperor Myeongjong...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 경대승) (1178-1183) - Yi Ui-minYi Ui-minYi Ui-min was one of the third major military dictators that ruled Goryeo prior to the Mongol Invasions. When Gyeong Dae-seung died, Yi Ui-min seized power. He ruled for 13 years, but was eventually assassinated by General Choe Chungheon in 1196....
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 이의민 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
:李義旼) (1184-1197) - Choe Chung-heonChoe Chung-heonChoe Chung-heon was a military ruler of Korea during the Goryeo period.Choe's father was a Grand General in the Goryeo military, hence precipitating his own entry into the military...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 최충헌 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 崔忠献) (1197-1219) - Choe UChoe UChoe Woo was the second Choe dictator of the Ubong Choe Military regime. He himself went out on the battlefield to lead in fighting off the Mongolian invasions. Then he realized that the government was no longer safe at the capital city of Kaesong, and so he forced the king and his officials to...
(HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 최우 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 崔瑀) (1219-1249) - Choe Hang (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 최항 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 崔沆) (1249-1257) - Choe Ui (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 최의 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 崔竩) (1257-1258) - Kim Jun (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 김준 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 金俊) (1258-1268) - Im Yeon (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 임연 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 林衍) (1268-1270) - Im Yu-mu (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 임유무 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 林惟茂) (1270) - Sin Don (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 신돈 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 辛旽) (1365-1369) - Yi Seonggye (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 이성계) (1388-1392)
Prime Minister of Joseon
- Ha Ryun (하륜) under Taejong of JoseonTaejong of JoseonKing Taejong was the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and the father of King Sejong the Great.-Founding of Joseon:...
- Sim OnSim OnSim On was a Prime Minister of the Korean Joseon Dynasty, and the father of a Queen and father-in-law to King Sejong. He is most famously known for his unfortunate treason charges, which eventually led to his death and further strengthening of the royal power.-Background:Born of the Cheongsong Sim...
under Sejong of Joseon - Park Eun (박은; 朴訔) under Sejong of Joseon
- Hwang HuiHwang HuiHwang Hui was Goryeo dynasty and Joseon Dynastys Politician. prime minister of the Joseon Dynasty.- Biography :...
and Maeng Saseong under Sejong of Joseon - Hwangbo In and Kim Jongseo under Munjong of JoseonMunjong of JoseonKing Munjong was the fifth King of the Joseon Dynasty, who ruled Korea from 1450 to 1452. He was the eldest son of King Sejong the Great, and succeeded him in 1450, but died of disease two years later. He was succeeded by his son, Danjong of Joseon.Most of Munjong's achievements were performed...
and Danjong of JoseonDanjong of JoseonDanjong of Joseon was the sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty.Danjong succeeded his father, Munjong of Joseon, at the age of 12... - Sim Hwe under Sejo of JoseonSejo of JoseonSejo of Joseon was the seventh king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He produced a coup d'etat and became king himself in 1455.-Reign:...
- Gang Sun (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 강순 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 康純) Yejong of JoseonYejong of JoseonYejong of Joseon was the 8th king of the Joseon Dynasty Korea. He succeeded his father, King Sejo in 1468, but was too physically ill to govern, and died a year later.... - Kim Jong Jik (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 김종직 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 金宗直) under Yeonsangun of JoseonYeonsangun of JoseonYeonsan-gun , born Yi Yung, was the 10th king of Korea's Joseon Dynasty. He was the eldest son of Seongjong by his second wife, Lady Yoon. He is often considered the worst tyrant in Joseon Dynasty, notorious for launching two bloody purges of the seonbi elite... - Nam GonNam GonNam Gon was a Korean politician, poet, scholar, and thinker of the Joseon dynasty.- Life :Nam was a Korean Neo-Confucian scholar. He was the Joseon Dynasty's Vice Prime Minister until 1520, and then Prime Minister from 1523 to 1527....
under Jungjong of JoseonJungjong of JoseonJungjong of Joseon , born Yi Yeok, ruled during the 16th century in what is now Korea. He succeeded his half-brother, Yeonsangun, because of the latter's tyranical misrule, which culminated in a coup placing Jungjong on the throne.-Jo Gwang-jo's reforms:On the day Yeonsangun was deposed, soldiers... - Yun Won-Hyung (Smaller/Lesser Yun faction) under Myeongjong of JoseonMyeongjong of JoseonKing Myeongjong was the 13th king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of Jungjong, and his mother was Queen Munjeong, who was Jungjong's third queen....
- Yu Seong-ryongYu Seong-ryongYu Seong-ryong , also often spelled Ryu Seong-ryong, was a scholar-official and Prime minister of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea...
under Seonjo of JoseonSeonjo of JoseonKing Seonjo ruled in Korea between 1567 and 1608. He was the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty. He is known for encouraging Confucianism and renovating state affairs at the beginning of his reign, although political chaos and his incompetent leadership during the Japanese invasions of Korea... - Gi Ja-Heon (HangulHangulHangul,Pronounced or ; Korean: 한글 Hangeul/Han'gŭl or 조선글 Chosŏn'gŭl/Joseongeul the Korean alphabet, is the native alphabet of the Korean language. It is a separate script from Hanja, the logographic Chinese characters which are also sometimes used to write Korean...
: 기자헌 HanjaHanjaHanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
: 奇自獻) under Gwanghaegun of JoseonGwanghaegun of JoseonGwanghaegun or Prince Gwanghae was the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty. His personal name was Yi Hon. Since he was deposed in a coup, later official historians did not give him a temple name like Taejo or Sejong... - Heo Jeok (Southerners faction) under Hyeonjong of JoseonHyeonjong of JoseonKing Hyeonjong of Joseon was the 18th monarch of the Korean Joseon Dynasty, reigning from 1659 to 1675. His reign was mostly marked by heavy conflict among nation's political factions on various issues, especially on funeral issues.-Background:...
Prime Minister of South Korea
- Lee Beom Seok (1 August 1948 - 21 April 1950)
- Chang MyonChang MyonChang Myon , or John Myun Chang, was a South Korean politician and educator. He was the Vice President of the First Republic and the Prime Minister of the Second Republic...
(23 November 1950 - 24 April 1952) - Jang Taek-sangJang Taek-sangJang Taek-sang was a South Korean politician. He was the third prime minister of South Korea.Jang held this position during the Korean War. He attended Edinburgh University in the U.K. earlier in his life. Jang became head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade from August 15 - December 24,...
(6 May 1952 - 6 October 1952) - Baek Du-jinBaek Du-jinBaek Du-jin was a South Korean politician. He was an acting prime minister before he became the fourth, and later the tenth, prime minister of South Korea.-References:...
(24 April 1953 - 17 June 1954) - Byeon Yeong Tae (28 June 1954 - 28 November 1954)
- Heo JeongHeo JeongHeo Jeong was a Korean politician and independence activist. Heo was the sixth prime minister of South Korea during the Second Republic. He was also an acting prime minister during the First Republic...
(15 June 1960 - 18 August 1960) - Chang MyonChang MyonChang Myon , or John Myun Chang, was a South Korean politician and educator. He was the Vice President of the First Republic and the Prime Minister of the Second Republic...
(18 August 1960 - 18 May 1961) (2nd Term) - Choi Doo Sun (17 December 1963 - 10 May 1964)
- Chung Il KwonChung Il KwonGeneral Chung Il-kwon was a South Korean general during the Korean War. He led the South Korean forces for much of the war, including the important UN battle of Inchon in 1950. Later, he served as South Korea's Prime Minister and as the South Korean ambassador to the United States....
(10 May 1964 - 20 December 1970) - Baek Du-jinBaek Du-jinBaek Du-jin was a South Korean politician. He was an acting prime minister before he became the fourth, and later the tenth, prime minister of South Korea.-References:...
(20 December 1970 - 4 June 1971) (2nd Term) - Kim Jong Pil (4 June 1971 - 19 December 1975)
- Choi Kyu Hah (13 March 1976 - 6 December 1979)
- Shin Hyon Hwak (12 December 1979 - 22 May 1980)
- Nam Duk Woo (22 September 1980 - 4 January 1982)
- Yoo Chang Soon (23 January 1982 - 24 June 1982)
- Kim Sang-hyeop (21 September 1982 - 14 October 1983)
- Jin Ui-jong (17 October 1983 - 18 February 1985)
- Roh Shin Yeong (16 May 1985 - 26 May 1987)
- Kim Jeong Yeol (7 August 1987 - 25 February 1988)
- Lee Hyun Jae (2 March 1988 - 5 December 1988)
- Kang Young Hoon (16 December 1988 - 27 December 1990)
- Roh Jae Bong (22 January 1991 - 24 May 1991)
- Chung Won Shik (8 July 1991 - 8 October 1992)
- Hyun Seung Jong (8 October 1992 - 25 February 1993)
- Hwang In Sung (25 February - 17 December 1993)
- Lee Hoi Chang (17 December 1993 - 22 April 1994)
- Lee Yeong-dukLee Yeong-dukLee Yeong-duk was a South Korean politician. He served as Prime Minister from April 1994 to December of that year.Lee died on February 6, 2010.-References:...
(29 April - 17 December 1994) - Lee Hong Koo (17 December 1994 - 18 December 1995)
- Lee Soo Sung (18 December 1995 - 4 March 1997)
- Goh KunGoh KunGoh Kun is a South Korean politician. He served as Prime Minister of South Korea from 1997 to 1998 and from 2003 to 2004...
(4 March 1997 - 3 March 1998) - Kim Jong Pil (17 August 1998 - 13 January 2000) (2nd Term)
- Park Tae Joon (13 January 2000 - 19 May 2000)
- Lee Han Dong (29 June 2000 - 11 July 2002)
- Kim Suk Soo (5 October 2002 - 26 February 2003)
- Goh KunGoh KunGoh Kun is a South Korean politician. He served as Prime Minister of South Korea from 1997 to 1998 and from 2003 to 2004...
(26 February 2003 - 25 May 2004) (2nd Term) - Lee Hae ChanLee Hae ChanLee Hae-chan is a former Prime Minister of South Korea. He was nominated by president Roh Moo-hyun on June 8, 2004, confirmed by the National Assembly on June 29, and took office on June 30. He is a member of the liberal Uri Party, and was elected five times for the National Assembly...
(30 June 2004 - 14 March 2006) - Han Myung Sook (20 April 2006 - 7 March 2007)
- Han Duck-soo (2 April 2007 - 29 February 2008)
- Han Seung-soo (29 February 2008 - 28 September 2009)
- Chung Un-chanChung Un-ChanChung Un-chan was the Prime Minister of South Korea . He was a professor of Seoul National University from 1978 to 2009, serving as the president of the university from July 2002 to July 2006 until he was designated to the Prime Minister. He acquired his Ph.D...
(28 September 2009 - 11 August 2010) - Kim Hwang-sikKim Hwang-sikKim Hwang-sik is a South Korean lawyer and politician. He is the former Chairperson of the Board of Audit and Inspection. He became the Prime Minister of South Korea on 1 October 2010.-Biography:...
(1 October 2010 – present)
Prime Minister of North Korea
- Kim Il-sungKim Il-sungKim Il-sung was a Korean communist politician who led the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from its founding in 1948 until his death in 1994. He held the posts of Prime Minister from 1948 to 1972 and President from 1972 to his death...
(9 September 1948 – 28 December 1972) - Kim Il (28 December 1972 – 29 April 1976)
- Park Sung-chulPark Sung-chulPak Song-chol or Park Sung-chul was the Premier of North Korea from 1976 to 1977. He succeeded Kim Il...
(19 April 1976 – 16 December 1977) - Li Jong Ok (16 December 1977 – 27 January 1984)
- Kang Song San (27 January 1984 – 29 December 1986) (first time)
- Li Gun MoLi Gun MoLi Gun-mo is a North Korean politician . He was Prime Minister from 29 December 1986 to 12 December 1988, when he was replaced, reportedly due to poor health. He succeeded Kang Song-san. His successor was Yon Hyong Muk.-See also:...
(29 December 1986 – 12 December 1988) - Yon Hyong Muk (12 December 1988 – 11 December 1992)
- Kang Song San (11 December 1992 – 21 February 1997) (second time)
- Hong Song Nam (21 February 1997 – 3 September 2003) (acting to 5 September 1998)
- Pak Pong-juPak Pong-juPak Pong-ju served as the Premier of North Korea since elected by the DPRK's Supreme People's Assembly on September 3, 2003, until April 11, 2007....
(3 September 2003 – 11 April 2007) - Kim Yong-ilKim Yong-ilKim Yong-il was the Premier of North Korea from April, 2007 to June 7, 2010. He was elected as Premier by the 5th session of the 11th Supreme People's Assembly in April 2007, replacing Pak Pong-ju...
(11 April 2007 – 7 June 2010) - Choe Yong-rimChoe Yong-rimChoe Yong-rim is the Premier of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea since May 2011 and Workers' Party of Korea central committee presidium member since September 2010., KCNA, 29 September 2010.Choe is described by the New York Times as a "KWP insider" and a...
(7 June 2010 - Incumbent)