In Yi
South Korean independence activist, lawyer, and politician
About In Yi
Lived 1896 – 1979 (aged 82). In Yi was a South Korean politician, activist and lawyer.
Lee In (; September 20, 1896 – April 5, 1979) was a South Korean politician and lawyer who served as the first minister of justice for South Korea from August 2, 1948, to June 5, 1949.
Biography Lee was born on September 20, 1896, in Daegu to Lee Jong-yeong and Jeong Bok-hee. After graduating from Daldong High School in Daegu and Gyeongbuk Industrial Supplementary School, he moved to Japan to continue his studies in 1912. In Japan, he graduated from Seisoku Middle School and studied law at Nihon University and Meiji University.
Lee died on April 5, 1979, and was buried at the National Seoul Memorial Park Patriots' Cemetery. Upon his death, he donated all of his property to the Korean Language Society.
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Who was In Yi?
South Korean independence activist, lawyer, and politician (1896-1979)
When was In Yi born?
In Yi was born on 26 October 1896.
When did In Yi die?
In Yi died on 5 April 1979.
What was In Yi's occupation?
In Yi was a politician, activist and lawyer.
What nationality was In Yi?
In Yi was South Korean.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Lee In (politician)
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