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Syngman Rhee (Korean: 이승만, pronounced [iː.sɯŋ.man]; 26 March 1875 – 19 July 1965) was a South Korean politician who served as the first president of South Korea from 1948 to 1960. Rhee is also known by his art name Unam ( 우남 ; 雩南 ). [2]
Jul 19, 1998 · Syngman Rhee (born March 26, 1875, P’yŏngsan, Hwanghae province, Korea [now in North Korea]—died July 19, 1965, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.) was the first president of the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Feb 20, 2024 · The Birth of Korea, a documentary depicting the life of South Korea’s first president, Syngman Rhee (1875-1965), has quickly become a must-see for movie-goers across the country since its...
- The Korea Times
Jun 27, 2018 · Learn about Syngman Rhee, the first president of the Republic of Korea, who fought for Korean independence from Japan and the United States. Explore his life, education, political career, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Syngman Rhee was a South Korean politician who served as the first president of South Korea from 1948 to 1960. Rhee is also known by his art name Unam. Rhee was also the first and last president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea from 1919 to his impeachment in 1925 and from 1947 to 1948.
Rhee Syngman, First President of the Republic of Korea. Rhee Syngman (Yi Seung Man) was born into a rural family on March 26 (Lunar calendar), 1875 in Hwanghae Province.
Syngman Rhee (1875-1965) was a Korean politician who served as the first president of South Korea between 1948 and 1960. Rhee was born in Hwanghae province, north-western Korea, the third of three sons.
