Ban Ki-moon
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Summary
Ban Ki-moon was born in Eumseong County[1]. He has worked as a politician[2], diplomat[3], and writer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,511 views/month, #6,088 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: South Korea[6]
- Native language: Korean[7]
- Field of work: international relations[8]
- Position held: chairperson of the Ethics Commission of the International Olympic Committee[9], ambassador of South Korea to Austria[10]
- Educated at: Seoul National University[11], John F. Kennedy School of Government[12], Chungju High School[13], Harvard University[14]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[15], Emblem of Unity[16], Order of Friendship[17], Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[18], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], Dostyk Order of grade I[21], James A. Van Fleet Award[22], Humanitarian of the Year[23], honorary doctorate from Columbia University[24], honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[25], Order of Rio Branco[26], Order of Sikatuna[27], Order of Ismoili Somoni[28]
- Religion or worldview: Confucianism[29], Buddhism[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Member of political party: independent politician[32]
- Commons category: Ban Ki-moon[33]
Why It Matters
Ban Ki-moon has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Ban Ki-moon born?
Ban Ki-moon's place of birth was Eumseong County[1].
What did Ban Ki-moon do for work?
Ban Ki-moon worked as a politician[2], diplomat[3], and writer[4].
Where did Ban Ki-moon go to school?
Ban Ki-moon was educated at Seoul National University[11], John F. Kennedy School of Government[12], Chungju High School[13], and Harvard University[14].
What awards did Ban Ki-moon receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[15], Emblem of Unity[16], Order of Friendship[17], and Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[18].