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Goh Kun was born on 2 January, 1938 in Keijō, Keiki-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (today Seoul, South Korea), is a South Korean politician (born 1938). Discover Goh Kun's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?
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86 years old |
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Capricorn |
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2 January 1938 |
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2 January |
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Keijō, Keiki-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (today Seoul, South Korea) |
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South Korea
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 86 years old group.
Goh Kun Height, Weight & Measurements
At 86 years old, Goh Kun height not available right now. We will update Goh Kun's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Goh Kun Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Goh Kun worth at the age of 86 years old? Goh Kun’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Goh Kun's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Goh Kun (, born 2 January 1938) is a South Korean politician who served as the Prime Minister of South Korea from 1997 to 1998 and again from 2003 to 2004.
Goh Kun was born on 2 January 1938 in modern day Seoul, South Korea and attended Kyunggi High School from 1953 to 1956.
In 1960, Goh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Seoul National University, where he was President of the Student Council.
Goh began his career in civil service in the 1960s, when he joined the Ministry of Home Affairs as a probationary officer.
He returned to the university in 1968 and graduated with a master's degree in 1971, majoring in urban planning.
He was promoted through various positions, including the Governor of South Jeolla from 1975 to 1979, the Minister of Transportation from 1980 to 1981 and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries from 1981 to 1982.
In 1985, Goh was elected as a Member of the National Assembly, before being appointed the mayor of Seoul in 1988.
When he refused to approve a questionable development proposal in 1990, he was removed from office.
He served as Prime Minister of South Korea from 1997 to 1998 and from 2003 to 2004.
However, he returned to the position in 1998, this time by election, and served until 2002.
During his tenure, he initiated a “10 million trees of life” program in the Seoul and sought more aggressive emissions standards, which led to a significant greening of the city.
He was also the acting President of South Korea at the time of Roh Moo-hyun's suspension in 2004 and a former Mayor of Seoul.
He assumed the role of interim President following President Roh Moo-Hyun's impeachment, from 12 March 2004 until 14 May 2004, when the South Korean Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment decision and restored Roh's powers as President.
He resigned from the office of Prime Minister on 24 May 2004 after refusing to comply with the President's request to replace cabinet members.
He was succeeded in the office by Lee Hae-chan, who was approved on 30 June.
Along with Goh, three other cabinet members were also replaced.
In June 2006, Goh announced his candidacy for the presidential race.
On 16 January 2007, he announced that he would no longer be a candidate for the presidential elections and that he would retire from political life.
Despite his retirement, he was named head of social unity council by President Lee Myung-bak on 21 December 2009.
