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Kim Sang-hyup (Korean: 김상협; April 20, 1920 – February 21, 1995) was a South Korean politician, political scientist, and scholar who served as the 16th Prime Minister of South Korea, Minister of Education, president of the Korean Red Cross, and president of Korea University.

Personal life

He was born on April 20, 1920. He suffered a heart attack at his home in Seoul and died at the age of 74 on February 21, 1995.

Career

He graduated from the University of Tokyo in political science. He joined the faculty of Korea University in 1957 and became its president from 1970 to 1975 and 1977 to 1982. He served as education minister during 1962 and president of Korean Red Cross from 1985 to 1991. He became prime minister after the Lee–Chang scandal when Chun Doo-hwan replaced Yoo Chang-soon on June 25, 1982. He was succeeded by Chin Iee-chong on October 14, 1983.

References

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4. ^ "Kim Sang Hyup; South Korean Educator, 74". The New York Times. 1995-03-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
5. "Deceased Members". National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Korea.
6. "NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE DAILY (CABLE) 25 JUNE 1982" (PDF). CIA.
7. "South Korea (1948–present)". University of Central Arkansas. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
8. Paxton, J. (2016-12-15). The Statesman's Year-Book 1984–85. Springer. ISBN 978-0-230-27113-5.

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• Prime ministers of South Korea
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• 1920 births
• 1995 deaths
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