Kim Dae-jung
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Kim Dae-jung's accolades reflect a life devoted to the highest ideals of peace and democracy. The Nobel Peace Prize in 2000 stands as the pinnacle of his achievements, recognizing his role in fostering reconciliation on the Korean peninsula. His receipt of the Philadelphia Liberty Medal and the German Order of Merit further underscores the international respect he commanded. These honors are a testament to his enduring impact, not just in Korea but globally.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Nobel Peace Prize
Awarded for his work for democracy and human rights in South Korea and East Asia, and for peace and reconciliation with North Korea.
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
Honored for his lifelong commitment to human rights and democracy.
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
Awarded for his contributions to international peace and cooperation.
Records & Feats
First opposition candidate to win the South Korean presidency
Kim Dae-jung's victory in 1997 marked the first peaceful transfer of power from a ruling party to an opposition candidate in South Korean history.
First South Korean to win the Nobel Peace Prize
He was the first South Korean to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded in 2000.
Oldest president at inauguration
At age 74, he was the oldest president to be inaugurated in South Korean history.