Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 24/01/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Geoje, South Korea |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Moon Jae-in
Moon Jae-in posted a Chuseok holiday message on Facebook asking people to comfort one another and spend time with family. The message was widely reported in South Korean media as a seasonal greeting from the former president.
South Korean reports said the bribery case against former President Moon Jae-in is set to proceed as a citizen participation trial in January 2027. The reporting centered on allegations involving the employment and salary of his former son-in-law at an airline.
President Lee Jae-myung met former President Moon Jae-in in Seoul, where they discussed inter-Korean dialogue and the need for a more unified approach to North Korea policy. The meeting was seen as part of broader efforts to ease political tensions and encourage cohesion in South Korean politics.
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Bio/Wiki
| Party | Democratic Party of Korea |
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| Former Presidency | 12th President of South Korea (2017–2022) |
| Key Policy | Sunshine Policy (peaceful approach to Korean reunification) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kyungnam High School, Busan, South Korea |
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| College/University | Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea |
| Degree | Bachelor of Laws from Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea |
Personal Life
| School | Kyungnam High School, Busan, South Korea |
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| College/University | Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Ethnicity | Asian |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Kim Jeong-suk (Vocalist) |
| Children | He has one son and one daughter. |
Family
| Father | Moon Yong-hyung (a refugee from South Hamgyeong Province) |
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| Mother | Kang Han-ok |
| Spouse | Kim Jeong-suk (Vocalist) |
| Children | He has one son and one daughter. |
Career
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| Biggest Rival | Park Geun-hye |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Geoje, South Korea. | |
| 2. He was the first son among five children of his parents. | |
| 3. His father, Moon Yong-hyung, was a refugee from South Hamgyeong Province who settled in Geoje as a laborer. | |
| 4. Moon became a member of Minbyun and served as the Chairman of Human Rights at Busan Bar. | |
| 5. In 1988, he became a founding member of the South Korean newspaper 'The Hankyoreh'. | |
| 6. He contested and won the 2017 Presidential Elections. | |
| 7. He favors a peaceful reunification of the two Koreas. |
