About Gwak Sanghun
Lived 1896 – 1980 (aged 83). Gwak Sanghun was a South Korean politician.
Kwak Sang-hoon (; 21 October 1896 – 19 January 1980) was a South Korean independence activist and politician who served as the 1st to 5th National Assembly member and served as acting president of South Korea for 7 days.
Early life Kwak Sang-hoon was born on 21 October 1896, in Dongnae-gun in the South Gyeongsang Province as the son of a military officer. His grandfather served as a military officer and served as a lieutenant colonel in Yeoju-gun, and the head of the middle army and the house of the middle army.
In popular culture Kwak was portrayed by actor Park Woong in the 1981―82 TV series, 1st Republic.
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Who was Gwak Sanghun?
South Korean politician (1896-1980)
When was Gwak Sanghun born?
Gwak Sanghun was born on 21 October 1896 in Incheon.
When did Gwak Sanghun die?
Gwak Sanghun died on 19 January 1980 in Ui-dong.
What was Gwak Sanghun's occupation?
Gwak Sanghun was a politician.
What nationality was Gwak Sanghun?
Gwak Sanghun was South Korean.
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