Jong-wook, Lee b. April 12, 1945 d. May 22, 2006 Social Reformer. He was the Director-General of the World Health Organization. Born in Seoul, South Korea, he became Director-General on July 21, 2003, and was the first Korean to lead an international agency. He held a medical degree from Seoul National University, and a Master's degree in public health from the University of Hawaii. Joined WHO in 1983, where he worked on a number of projects including the Global Programme for Vaccines and Immunizations and Stop TB. Recognized as a world...[Read More] (Bio by: Fred Beisser) Cause of death: Complications from a blood clot, in Genevea, Switzerland. Daejeon National Cemetery, Daejeon, Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea
Kyu-hah, Choi b. July 16, 1919 d. October 22, 2006 South Korean President. He served as acting President of South Korea from October 1979 to August 1980, following the assassination of President Park Chung-hee. Kyu-ha was elected as the nation's fourth President in December 1979. He was removed from office eight months later following a military coup led by Chun Doo-hwan, who succeeded him as the self-appointed leader. Prior to his presidency Kyu-hah served as Foreign Minister from 1967 to 1971, Presidential Security Advisor from 1971 to 1975...[Read More] (Bio by: Nils M. Solsvik Jr.) Daejeon National Cemetery, Daejeon, Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea
b. April 12, 1945 d. May 22, 2006