Politician

Chung Mong-joon

South Korean businessman and politician

1951 - today

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His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Chung Mong-joon is the 14,117th most popular politician, the 252nd most popular biography from South Korea and the 97th most popular South Korean Politician.

Chung Mong-joon is most famous for his prominent career as a South Korean politician and his influential roles in international sports organizations, including serving on the International Olympic Committee and running for FIFA president. Surprisingly, despite his business background as the son of Hyundai founder Chung Ju-yung, he earned a PhD in international relations from Johns Hopkins University, which shaped his diplomatic efforts. His lasting legacy includes advancing South Korea's global influence through sports diplomacy and fostering economic ties, leaving a mark on both politics and international relations.

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Chung Mong-joon shares a November 15 birthday with Erwin Rommel, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Pope Nicholas V.

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Among Politicians

Among politicians, Chung Mong-joon ranks 14,111 out of 19,576. Before him are Tang Jingsong, Stephen Lekapenos, Grigory Gershuni, Pedro Vélez, Dimitrie Brătianu, and Baltasar Garzón. After him are Racho Petrov, Leonid Tibilov, Manius Acilius Glabrio, Al-Walid ibn Uqba, Hédi Amara Nouira, and Huang Hua.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1951, Chung Mong-joon ranks 337. Before him are Anna Dymna, Shoshana Zuboff, Claudio Baglioni, Mary Lambert, Tom Hamilton, and Andrei Kozyrev. After him are Leonid Tibilov, Ivar Formo, Ulf Andersson, Domitien Ndayizeye, Barry Van Dyke, and John Mellencamp.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Chung Mong-joon ranks 252 out of 1,128. Before him are Yiruma (1978), Yoo Young-chul (1970), Chang Taek-sang (1893), Chung Won-shik (1928), Jung Hae-in (1988), and Hwang Woo-suk (1953). After him are Yun Chi-young (1898), Park Sung-soo (1970), Bae Yong-joon (1972), Han Suk-kyu (1964), Kim Min-hee (1982), and Kim Sae-ron (2000).

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Among Politicians In South Korea

Among politicians born in South Korea, Chung Mong-joon ranks 97. Before him are Jeong In-ji (1396), Lee Hae-chan (1952), Sin Sukju (1417), Lee Wan-koo (1950), Chang Taek-sang (1893), and Chung Won-shik (1928). After him are Yun Chi-young (1898), Kang Kyung-wha (1955), Kim Du-han (1918), Ahn Cheol-soo (1962), Kim Jong Yang (1961), and Kim Eun-sook (1973).

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