Chin Iee-chong
South Korean politician (1921–1995)
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Chin Iee-chong (Korean: 진의종; 13 December 1921 – 11 May 1995) was a South Korean politician who served as a member of the National Assembly from 1971 and 1973 and as the prime minister of South Korea from 1983 to 1985.[1] [2] He was the founder of Borinara Hagwon Farm, largest barley farm of South Korea.[3]
Chin Iee-chong | |
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| 진의종 | |
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| 17th Prime Minister of South Korea | |
| In office 15 October 1983 – 16 October 1983 (acting) | |
| President | Chun Doo-hwan |
| Preceded by | Kim Sang-hyup |
| Succeeded by | (Himself)
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| In office 17 October 1983 – 18 February 1985 | |
| President | Chun Doo-hwan |
| Preceded by | (Himself) |
| Succeeded by | Shin Byung-hyun (acting) Lho Shin-yong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 December 1921 |
| Died | 11 May 1995 (aged 73) Seoul, South Korea |
| Alma mater | Keijō Imperial University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 진의종 |
| Hanja | 陳懿鍾 |
| RR | Jin Uijong |
| MR | Chin Ŭijong |
Personal life
He was born on 13 December 1921 in Gochang County and died on 11 May 1995.[4]
Career
On 14 October 1983, he replaced Kim Sang-hyup as Prime Minister of South Korea.[5] He was head of Council of State which was appointed by Chun Doo-hwan.[6] On 19 February 1985, he resigned as Prime Minister of South Korea.[7] He was succeeded by Lho Shin-yong.[8][9]
