Kim, Dae Jung

© Kim Dae-Jung Presidential Library

South-Korean politician
Several times Brandt called for Kim’s release

  • 1925 born
  • 1980 because of alleged plans to overthrow the government condemned to death in South Korea (later changed to 20 years in prison
  • 1982 Emigration to the USA
  • 1998-2003 President of South Korea
  • 2000 Nobel Peace Prize
  • 2009 died
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Dedicated European and German Patriot 1983-1992

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