Former South Korean president Kim Young-sam dies

Q.  Which former president died on 22nd November 2015 at the age of 87?
- Published on 23 Nov 15

a. George Bush
b. Kim Young-tam
c. Kim Young-sam
d. Bill Clinton

ANSWER: Kim Young-sam
 
Ex president of South Korea, Kim Young-sam who ended decades of military rule in South Korea and accepted a global bailout during the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, has passed away at the age of 87 on 22nd November. He passed away following acute heart failure. He is an important figure in South Korea’s pro-democracy movement and went against military dictators for years. He also laid the foundation for peaceful power transfer in the country. His presidency lasted from 1993 to 1998. He also launched a popular anti-corruption campaign.

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