Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | South Korean |
| Date of Birth | 24/01/1953 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Geoje, South Korea |
Latest News about Moon Jae-in
Democratic Party leader Kim Min-seok visited Moon Jae-in at his home in Yangsan after the party's leadership transition. The visit focused on healing internal divisions after a difficult election campaign and restoring unity within the ruling party.
President Lee Jae-myung met with former President Moon Jae-in in Seoul, where both discussed the need to continue dialogue with North Korea and maintain a unified approach to inter-Korean relations. The meeting was also widely viewed as part of efforts to reduce tensions and promote cohesion within South Korea's political landscape.
Former President Moon Jae-in traveled to Los Angeles on March 5, 2026, for his first overseas trip since leaving office in 2022. The visit was hosted by U.S. think tanks RAND Corporation and the Pacific Century Institute, where he delivered a keynote speech and participated in a roundtable discussing inter-Korean relations and the changing global order.
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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. |