Kim Soo-han

Kim Soo-han (; 20 August 1928 – 30 December 2024) was a South Korean Statesman. He was speaker of the National Assembly from 1996 to 1998. Kim died on 30 December 2024, at the age of 96.

Life He was a member of the Andong Kim clan and was born into an aristocratic family that owned servants. He earned a bachelor's degree in law from Yeungnam University.

He entered politics in 1957 and was elected to the National Assembly in the 7th general election in 1967 as a member of the New Democratic Party. He later served as a lawmaker in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, and 15th National Assemblies.

In 1996, he served as Speaker of the 15th National Assembly. After retiring from politics, he served as a senior statesman and standing advisor to the nation.

He passed away on 30 December 2024, at the age of 96, in a private suite at Sinchon Severance Hospital in South Korea. In the wake of his death, South Korea declared a period of national mourning.

He was laid to rest in the National Cemetery for Social Contributors at Daejeon National Cemetery.

Family Spouse: Shin Young-ja Son: Kim Seong-dong(M.P.) Brother-in-law: Kim Woo-kyung(M.P.)