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Lim Su-kyung

1968 - Today

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Lim Su-kyung (also spelled Lim Soo-kyung; Korean: 임수경; born 6 November 1968) is a South Korean activist and politician. She is best known for attending the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students, held in North Korea and praising President of North Korea Kim Il Sung in 1989, without first obtaining travel permission from the South Korean government. She attended the festival representing the student organization Jeondaehyop (전대협), now known as Hanchongryun. Upon her return to South Korea, she was arrested and sentenced to twelve years in prison, later commuted to five years of which she served three. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Lim Su-kyung is the 18,781st most popular politician, the 856th most popular biography from South Korea and the 102nd most popular South Korean Politician.

Lim Su-kyung, a South Korean politician born in 1968, is most famous for her role as a member of the National Assembly and her advocacy for women's rights and social justice. She gained prominence for her efforts in promoting progressive policies and her involvement in various civic movements.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1968, Lim Su-kyung ranks 786. Before her are Anders Borg, Wolnei Caio, Juan José Zúñiga, Diego el Cigala, Ranko Matasović, and Anca Tănase. After her are Big Syke, Jonathan Knight, Mary Lou Retton, Ben Shepherd, An Han-bong, and Masanori Sanada.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Lim Su-kyung ranks 855 out of 1,128. Before her are Kim Byung-ji (1970), Seo Young-hee (1979), Kim Chae-won (2000), Yoon Hyun (1966), and U;Nee (1981). After her are Jung Chae-yeon (1997), Qri (1986), Nam Sang-mi (1984), Ko San (1976), Choi Ye-na (1999), Lee Jin (1980), and Lee Soo-kyung (1982).

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  • Photo of Kim Byung-ji

    Kim Byung-ji

    SOCCER PLAYER

    1970 - Present

    HPI: 45.27

    Rank: 850

  • Photo of Seo Young-hee

    Seo Young-hee

    ACTOR

    1979 - Present

    HPI: 45.21

    Rank: 851

  • Photo of Kim Chae-won

    Kim Chae-won

    SINGER

    2000 - Present

    HPI: 45.19

    Rank: 852

  • Photo of Yoon Hyun

    Yoon Hyun

    MARTIAL ARTS

    1966 - Present

    HPI: 45.19

    Rank: 853

  • Photo of U;Nee

    U;Nee

    SINGER

    1981 - 2007

    HPI: 45.18

    Rank: 854

  • Photo of Lim Su-kyung

    Lim Su-kyung

    POLITICIAN

    1968 - Present

    HPI: 45.17

    Rank: 855

  • Photo of Jung Chae-yeon

    Jung Chae-yeon

    ACTOR

    1997 - Present

    HPI: 45.16

    Rank: 856

  • Photo of Qri

    Qri

    ACTOR

    1986 - Present

    HPI: 45.16

    Rank: 857

  • Photo of Nam Sang-mi

    Nam Sang-mi

    ACTOR

    1984 - Present

    HPI: 45.15

    Rank: 858

  • Photo of Ko San

    Ko San

    POLITICIAN

    1976 - Present

    HPI: 45.12

    Rank: 859

  • Photo of Choi Ye-na

    Choi Ye-na

    SINGER

    1999 - Present

    HPI: 45.12

    Rank: 860

  • Photo of Lee Jin

    Lee Jin

    ACTOR

    1980 - Present

    HPI: 45.12

    Rank: 861

  • Photo of Lee Soo-kyung

    Lee Soo-kyung

    ACTOR

    1982 - Present

    HPI: 45.12

    Rank: 862

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Among POLITICIANS In South Korea

Among politicians born in South Korea, Lim Su-kyung ranks 102. Before her are Kang Kyung-wha (1955), Ahn Cheol-soo (1962), Kim Eun-sook (1973), Choi Yo-sam (1973), Kim Jae-yup (1965), and Fleur Pellerin (1973). After her are Ko San (1976), Ren Hayakawa (1987), Lim O-kyeong (1971), Ha Seung-jin (1985), Young Kim (1962), and Yang Yong-eun (1972).

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