About Shin Ki-ha
Lived 1941 – 1997 (aged 56). Shin Ki-ha was a South Korean politician and lawyer.
Shin Ki-ha (; April 27, 1941 – August 6, 1997), was a South Korean politician. A four-term lawmaker, he was a former parliamentary leader of the South Korean political party National Congress for New Politics.
Early life and education Shin was born in April 1941 in Hamupyon-gun, Zenranan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now Hampyeong County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea). He attended Chonnam National University.
Death On August 6, 1997 Shin, his wife, and around 20 to 24 party members boarded Korean Air Flight 801 from Seoul to Guam. On August 6, 1997 the aircraft hit the ground and crashed while attempting a landing at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport. Shin, dozens of members of his political party, and his wife, all died in the crash.
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Who was Shin Ki-ha?
South Korean politician
When was Shin Ki-ha born?
Shin Ki-ha was born on 27 April 1941 in Hampyeong County.
When did Shin Ki-ha die?
Shin Ki-ha died on 6 August 1997 in Asan, Guam, Guam.
What was Shin Ki-ha's occupation?
Shin Ki-ha was a politician and lawyer.
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Shin Ki-ha was South Korean.
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