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Yun Chi-Young

1898 – 1996

South Korean politician

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Lived 1898 – 1996 (aged 97). Yun Chi-Young was a South Korean politician, diplomat, journalist and writer.

Yun Chi-Young (; 10 February 1898 – 9 February 1996) was a Korean independence activist, journalist, and politician, diplomat of South Korea. He was the first Interior Minister, 2nd Republic of Korea Ambassador to France from 1950 to 1951, 1st, 2nd and 3rd National Assembly of South Korea and 13th Mayor of Seoul from 1963 to 1966. His art name is Dongsan .

He was Yun Posun's younger half-uncle, and politician and independence activist Yun Chi-ho's younger cousin. Yun Bo-seon is his second brother, and he is Yun Chi-So's son.

Biography He was the half-uncle of Yun Posun, second President of South Korea. Yun had long time to Entourage and secretary of Syngman Rhee, first president of South Korea. His goal was to help collect Syngman Rhee's independent Activities. He was an extreme anti-Japanese activist and a political messiah worship.

After resigning, he was secretary of Syngman Rhee. From August 1948 to December 1948, he was Interior Minister of South Korea and Ambassador to UN Dispatch. From 1951, he was the 2nd Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in France to 1952.

From 1948 to 1956, he lost to Lee Ki-poong and the fight, following. At 16 May 1961, the 16 May coup started. He was after approved by Park Chung Hee.

From 17 December 1963, to 30 March 1966, he was Mayor of Seoul. In 1968, he advised Park Chung Hee, social security authorities for a long time. He fought his nephew Yun Bo-seon, and he was followed by Park Chung Hee.

Popular culture Portrayed by actor Kim Yong-gun in the 1981–82 TV series, 1st Republic.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Waseda University, American University, Princeton University
Positions held
Member of the National Assembly of South Korea, Minister of Home Affairs
Also known as
Yun Tchi-young, Tchi-young Yun

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Yun Chi-Young?

South Korean politician (1898-1996)

When was Yun Chi-Young born?

Yun Chi-Young was born on 10 February 1898 in Seoul.

When did Yun Chi-Young die?

Yun Chi-Young died on 9 February 1996 in Seoul.

What was Yun Chi-Young's occupation?

Yun Chi-Young was a politician, diplomat, journalist and writer.

What nationality was Yun Chi-Young?

Yun Chi-Young was South Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yun Chi-Young

· Wikidata: Q470047

· DBpedia: Yun Chi-young

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