About Hong Soon-young
Lived 1937 – 2014 (aged 77). Hong Soon-young was a South Korean diplomat.
Hong Soon-young (; 30 January 1937 – 30 April 2014 ) was a South Korean diplomat. He has served in several high-level posts, including as presidential aide for state affairs, Foreign Minister, and Minister of Unification, and has been ambassador to Russia (1992–1993), Germany (1994–1998), The People's Republic of China (2000–2001), Malaysia (1990–1992), and Pakistan (1984–1987). He is a graduate of Seoul National University and attended the Graduate School of International Relations at Columbia University.
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Who was Hong Soon-young?
South Korean diplomat (1937-2014)
When was Hong Soon-young born?
Hong Soon-young was born on 30 January 1937.
When did Hong Soon-young die?
Hong Soon-young died on 30 April 2014 in Jecheon.
What was Hong Soon-young's occupation?
Hong Soon-young was a diplomat.
What nationality was Hong Soon-young?
Hong Soon-young was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hong Soon-young. https://biography.guide/hong-soon-young/
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