Moon Jae-in

Politician

South Korean Geoje, South Korea Aquarius 168 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalitySouth Korean
Date of Birth24/01/1953
Age73 years
BirthplaceGeoje, South Korea
Zodiac SignAquarius

Latest News about Moon Jae-in

24/09/2026

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.

22/09/2026

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.

01/07/2026

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

PartyDemocratic Party of Korea
Former Presidency12th President of South Korea (2017–2022)
Key PolicySunshine Policy (peaceful approach to Korean reunification)

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Eye ColorHazel
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKyungnam High School, Busan, South Korea
College/UniversityKyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
DegreeBachelor of Laws from Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea

Personal Life

SchoolKyungnam High School, Busan, South Korea
College/UniversityKyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
ReligionRoman Catholicism
EthnicityAsian
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Traveling

Relationships & More

Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusMarried
WifeKim Jeong-suk (Vocalist)
ChildrenHe has one son and one daughter.

Family

FatherMoon Yong-hyung (a refugee from South Hamgyeong Province)
MotherKang Han-ok
SpouseKim Jeong-suk (Vocalist)
ChildrenHe has one son and one daughter.

Career

Political Journey
  • In 2012, when he joined Democratic Party of Korea
  • On 11 April 2012, won a seat in the Sasang District of Busan as a member of the Democratic United Party
  • On September 16, 2012, received the presidential nomination of the Democratic United Party
  • In 2012, he ran for the Presidential Election as the Democratic United Party's candidate
  • On 2 February 2015, elected as the leader of New Politics Alliance for Democracy
  • In May 2017, he ran for the South Korean Presidential Election
  • On 10 May 2017, he became the 12th President of South Korea
  • In April 2020, his ruling party registered a landslide victory in national assembly elections
  • Served as President of South Korea from 2017 to 2022
Biggest RivalPark Geun-hye
Economic Policies
  • Reform of chaebols (conglomerates)
  • Raised minimum wage by more than 16%
  • Lowered maximum workweek from 68 to 52 hours

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.

Also born on 24 January

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