About Chin Iee-chong
Lived 1921 – 1995 (aged 73). Chin Iee-chong was a South Korean politician.
Chin Iee-chong (; 13 December 1921 – 11 May 1995) was a South Korean politician who served as a member of the National Assembly from 1971 and 1973 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 1983 to 1985. He was the founder of Borinara Hagwon Farm, largest barley farm of South Korea.
Personal life He was born on 13 December 1921 in Gochang County and died on 11 May 1995.
Career On 14 October 1983, he replaced Kim Sang-hyup as Prime Minister of South Korea. He was head of Council of State which was appointed by Chun Doo-hwan. On 19 February 1985, he resigned as Prime Minister of South Korea. He was succeeded by Lho Shin-yong.
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Who was Chin Iee-chong?
South Korean politician (1921-1995)
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Chin Iee-chong was born on 13 December 1921.
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Chin Iee-chong died on 11 May 1995.
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Chin Iee-chong was a politician.
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Chin Iee-chong was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chin Iee-chong. https://biography.guide/chin-iee-chong/
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