Kim Jae-soon

Kim Jae-soon (November 30, 1923 – May 17, 2016) was a South Korean politician who served as the Speaker of the National Assembly from 1988 until 1990.[1]

Kim Jae-soon was born in 1923 in Pyongyang in Japanese-ruled Korea.[1]

He was first elected to the National Assembly of South Korea in 1960.[1] Kim, who represented Cheorwon and Hwacheon in Gangwon Province, was elected to the National Assembly in seven consecutive elections.[1] He served as the Speaker of the National Assembly from 1988 to 1990.[1] He retired from the National Assembly, and politics, in 1993.[1] He later worked as an advisor and consultant to "Samtoh," a monthly magazine featuring collections of essays.[1]

Kim Jae-soon died from natural causes on May 17, 2016, at the age of 93.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Da-hee, Kim (2014-05-24). "Ex-Assembly Speaker dies aged 93". Korea Times. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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