Lee Jae-myung Age, Wiki and Bio

Lee Jae-myung

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth08/12/1963
Age61 years
BirthplaceAndong, South Korea

Bio/Wiki

Known for
  • Being the 14th President of South Korea

Physical Stats & More

Height172 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor of Legislative Law from Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
  • Master of Public Administration from Gachon University, Seongnam, South Korea

Personal Life

HometownAndong, South Korea
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateMarch, 1991

Family

FatherLee Kyung-hee (a cleaner for Sangwon Market in Seongnam; died in 1986)
MotherKu Ho-myung
Siblings
  • Brothers: Array
  • Sisters: Array
SpouseKim Hye-kyung
Children
  • Lee Dong-ho
  • Lee Yoon-ho

Career

Political PartyDemocratic (since 2014)
Other Political Affiliations
  • Uri (2005–2007)
  • GUDNP (2007–2008)
  • UDP (2008–2011)
  • DUP (2011–2014)
Major Designations
  • From: 1 July 2010 To: 15 March 2018 Title: Mayor of Seongnam
  • From: 1 July 2018 To: 25 October 2021 Title: 6th Governor of Gyeonggi Province
  • From: 2 June 2022 Title: Member of the National Assembly
  • From: 28 August 2022 To: 9 April 2025 Title: 7th Leader of Democratic Party
  • From: 4 June 2025 Title: 14th President of South Korea
Awards
  • Date: 4 June 2025 Award: The Grand Order of Mugunghwa and the Order of Merit for National Foundation

Some Lesser Known Facts

His birth was registered late, which led to confusion about his actual birth date.
Grew up in poverty and missed social events due to financial constraints.
Received financial help from teachers to participate in school activities.
Had a childhood interest in fishing with friends.
Faced significant challenges due to family financial struggles while growing up.
Worked in various jobs to support his family from a young age, leading to early injuries.
Became politically active motivated by the hardships he faced growing up.