Every president of South Korea, from Syngman Rhee to Lee Jae-myung
The top 3 according to 235 votes from people: Syngman Rhee · Yun Posun · Choi Kyu-hah. (Updated Aug 18, 2025.)
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.
Automatically translated (original in 한국어). See the original
Top 14
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1
Syngman Rhee
In office from 1948-07-24 to 1960-04-27. Resigned during the April Revolution.
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2
Yun Posun
In office from 1960-08-12 to 1962-03-22.
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3
Choi Kyu-hah
In office from 1979-12-06 to 1980-08-16.
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4
Park Chung-hee
In office from 1963-12-17 to 1979-10-26. Died in office.
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5
Chun Doo-hwan
In office from 1980-08-27 to 1988-02-24.
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6
Yoon Suk Yeol
In office from 2022-05-10 to 2025-04-04. Removed from office after impeachment.
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7
Moon Jae-in
In office from 2017-05-10 to 2022-05-09.
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8
Lee Jae-myung
In office from 2025-06-04 (incumbent).
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9
Kim Young-sam
In office from 1993-02-25 to 1998-02-24.
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10
Roh Tae-woo
In office from 1988-02-25 to 1993-02-24.
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11
Roh Moo-hyun
In office from 2003-02-25 to 2008-02-24.
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12
Park Geun-hye
In office from 2013-02-25 to 2017-03-10. Removed from office after impeachment.
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13
Lee Myung-bak
In office from 2008-02-25 to 2013-02-24.
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14
Kim Dae-jung
In office from 1998-02-25 to 2003-02-24.
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