Lee Myung-bak

President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013
Person human Q14342
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Lee Myung-bak is a South Korean politician and businessperson born on December 19, 1941, in Kami[1][2]. He is a follower of Presbyterianism and has three children: Lee Su-yeon, Lee Seung-yeon, and Lee Si-hyeong[3][4]. He received his education from Korea University and George Washington University.

He served as the President of South Korea from 2008 to 2013[5]. Prior to his presidency, he was the Mayor of Seoul from 2002 to 2006[5] and a Member of the National Assembly of South Korea from 1996 to 1998[5], as well as holding the position of Member of the National Assembly of South Korea[5].

During his career, he received numerous awards, including the Royal Order of the Seraphim, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, the Order of the Golden Eagle, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight of the Order of the Elephant, and the Order of Zayed, along with two more[5].

Lee Myung-bak

Summary

Lee Myung-bak is a human[1]. He was born in Kami[2]. He was born on December 19, 1941[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and businessperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,539 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Lee Myung-bak was born in Kami[2].
  • Lee Myung-bak was born on December 19, 1941[3].
  • Lee Myung-bak's father was Lee Chung-u[7].
  • Lee Myung-bak was married to Kim Yoon-ok[8].
  • A child of Lee Myung-bak was Lee Su-yeon[9].
  • A child of Lee Myung-bak was Lee Seung-yeon[10].
  • A child of Lee Myung-bak was Lee Si-hyeong[11].
  • Lee Myung-bak held citizenship in South Korea[12].
  • Lee Myung-bak's professions included politician[4].
  • Lee Myung-bak worked as a businessperson[5].
  • Lee Myung-bak held the position of Member of the National Assembly of South Korea[13].
  • Lee Myung-bak was educated at Korea University[14].
  • Lee Myung-bak's education included a stint at George Washington University[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Lee Myung-bak is Q12604745[16].
  • Lee Myung-bak received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[17].
  • Lee Myung-bak received the Grand Order of Mugunghwa[18].
  • Lee Myung-bak received the Order of the Golden Eagle[19].
  • Lee Myung-bak received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].
  • Lee Myung-bak received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[21].
  • Lee Myung-bak received the Order of Zayed[22].
  • Lee Myung-bak's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[23].
  • Lee Myung-bak's religion is recorded as Protestantism[24].
  • Lee Myung-bak is recorded as male[25].
  • Lee Myung-bak's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Lee Myung-bak was affiliated with the Liberty Korea Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Lee Myung-bak's place of birth was Kami[2]. He was born on December 19, 1941[3]. His father was Lee Chung-u[7].

Education

Educated at Korea University[14], a private university[28], in South Korea[29], founded in 1905[30], headquartered in Busan[31] and George Washington University[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1821[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and businessperson[5]. Lee Myung-bak held the position of Member of the National Assembly of South Korea[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lee Myung-bak is Q12604745[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[17], an order[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1748[37]; Grand Order of Mugunghwa[18], an order[38], in South Korea[39], founded in 1949[40]; Order of the Golden Eagle[19], an order[41], in Kazakhstan[42], founded in 1995[43]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], a grade of an order[44], in Italy[45]; Knight of the Order of the Elephant[21], a grade of an order[46], in Denmark[47]; and Order of Zayed[22], an order[48], in United Arab Emirates[49], founded in 1987[50].

Personal Life

Among Lee Myung-bak's spouses was Kim Yoon-ok[8]. Children include Lee Su-yeon[9], b. 1975[51], of South Korea[52]; Lee Seung-yeon[10]; and Lee Si-hyeong[11], b. 1978[53], of South Korea[54]. Religious affiliations include Presbyterianism[23], a religious denomination[55] and Protestantism[24], a Christian denominational family[56], founded in 1517[57]. He was affiliated with the Liberty Korea Party[27].

Why It Matters

Lee Myung-bak ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,539 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Lee Myung-bak born?

Lee Myung-bak's place of birth was Kami[2].

Who were Lee Myung-bak's parents?

Lee Myung-bak's father was Lee Chung-u[7].

Who was Lee Myung-bak married to?

Lee Myung-bak's spouses include Kim Yoon-ok[8].

What did Lee Myung-bak do for work?

Lee Myung-bak worked as politician[4] and businessperson[5].

Where did Lee Myung-bak go to school?

Lee Myung-bak was educated at Korea University[14] and George Washington University[15].

What awards did Lee Myung-bak receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[17], Grand Order of Mugunghwa[18], Order of the Golden Eagle[19], and Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of birth Kami
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    Member of political party Liberty Korea Party
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