Kim Young-Sam was the first civilian president of South Korea in over 30 years, serving from 1993 to 1998. Some of his most notable accomplishments included reforming the relationship between government and large business conglomerates (chaebols), launching an anti-corruption campaign that led to the arrest of former presidents, and granting amnesty to political prisoners. However, Kim's presidency was also challenged by the 1997 Asian economic crisis.

1. Kim Young-Sam
(김영삼)
Presented by : Riri Kusumarani
Professor : Chun
Korean History & Culture II

2. Table of Contents
• Biography
• Political
• Most Famous Work
• Today’s Life

3. BIOGRAPHY

4. • Born in December 20, 1927
• In 1927, Korea was under
Imperial Japanese Rule
• Graduated from SNU majoring
Philosophy in 1952 (Korean
War)
• Served in Military during
Korean War

5. Family Life
• Married to Son Myung-
soon
• No Information regarding
children , grandson etc

6. POLITICAL PATH

7. 1954 , Elected to the National Assembly of
South Korea
– Served nine terms
– Representing Geoje & Busan
Resigned from National Assembly Seat
When Syngman Rhee attempted
to amend the constitution of South
Korea
A Leading Critic, with Kim Dae-
jung + Chun Doo-hwan.

8. • the United States recalled its ambassador back to
Washington, D.C.,
• 66 lawmakers of New Democratic Party submitted resignation
to the National Assembly
The biggest demonstration since the days
of President Syngman Rhee and spread to
nearby Masan and other cities,

9. • 1979 , Elected as Head of New Democratic
Party
– Won 1978 Election , but didn’t come in
power  Yushin Constitution
• Decide to Never compromising or
cooperating with Park's Democratic
Republican Party
Boldly criticized Park's dictatorship, which could be
punished with imprisonment under Yushin
Constitution.

10. Kim Vs Park
August 1979
Allowing Female Workers at wig company to
use H.Q of New Democratic party for their
sit-in demonstration and pledged to protect
them.
 Tragedy : One Female Workers Died,
many were severly beaten
* Park was determined to remove Kim from political
* instructed the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA)
* In September 1979, the court ordered the suspension of
Kim's presidency of New Democratic Party.

11. Told The New York Time to stop supporting
Park's dictatorship .
Park wanted to have Kim the Carter Admnistration, issued a strong
imprisoned warning not to persecute members of the
opposition party.
1983 , 21-day hunger strike
protesting the dictatorship of Chun
Doo-hwan.
1980 to 1985.

12. Presidential Election
1987 Election

13. Democratic Justice Party Peaceful Democracy Party
Grand National Party
Defeated Kim Dae Jung in 1992

14. NOTABLE WORKS

15. reform the government
and economy
Chaebol Reformation
start an anti-corruption campaign
requiring government and military precipitating the resignation of
officials to publish their financial several high-ranking officers and
cabinet members
records
Chun and Roh arrested on charges of
corruption and treason

16. amnesty to political prisoners
removed the criminal convictions of pro-democracy
protesters who had been arrested during the Gwangju
massacre
1997 Asian Economic Crisis Hit !

17. Important Facts to Remember
• South Korea # 14 President from 1993 ~ 1998
• the first civilian to become President in over
30 years
• Related Closely with Chaebol Reformation &
Anti Corruption Campaign
• During His Presidency two major event :
– Late President Chun & Roh Arrested for
Corruption
– 1997 Asian Economic Crisis