# Every president of South Korea, from Syngman Rhee to Lee Jae-myung

From Syngman Rhee, the first president in 1948, to Lee Jae-myung, who took office in June 2025: the 14 presidents of South Korea and their terms. Acting presidents are not included.

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- Aug 18, 2025 · passport_hongdae
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## Top 14

1. **Syngman Rhee** (28 · ▲28 ▼0) — In office from 1948-07-24 to 1960-04-27. Resigned during the April Revolution.
2. **Yun Posun** (26 · ▲27 ▼1) — In office from 1960-08-12 to 1962-03-22.
3. **Choi Kyu-hah** (19 · ▲20 ▼1) — In office from 1979-12-06 to 1980-08-16.
4. **Park Chung-hee** (17 · ▲18 ▼1) — In office from 1963-12-17 to 1979-10-26. Died in office.
5. **Chun Doo-hwan** (13 · ▲14 ▼1) — In office from 1980-08-27 to 1988-02-24.
6. **Yoon Suk Yeol** (12 · ▲14 ▼2) — In office from 2022-05-10 to 2025-04-04. Removed from office after impeachment.
7. **Moon Jae-in** (11 · ▲13 ▼2) — In office from 2017-05-10 to 2022-05-09.
8. **Lee Jae-myung** (11 · ▲12 ▼1) — In office from 2025-06-04 (incumbent).
9. **Kim Young-sam** (10 · ▲11 ▼1) — In office from 1993-02-25 to 1998-02-24.
10. **Roh Tae-woo** (9 · ▲12 ▼3) — In office from 1988-02-25 to 1993-02-24.
11. **Roh Moo-hyun** (9 · ▲12 ▼3) — In office from 2003-02-25 to 2008-02-24.
12. **Park Geun-hye** (9 · ▲11 ▼2) — In office from 2013-02-25 to 2017-03-10. Removed from office after impeachment.
13. **Lee Myung-bak** (6 · ▲8 ▼2) — In office from 2008-02-25 to 2013-02-24.
14. **Kim Dae-jung** (5 · ▲10 ▼5) — In office from 1998-02-25 to 2003-02-24.

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