- Who was the first President of South Korea? A. Syngman Rhee B. Park Chung-hee C. Kim Young-sam D. Kim Dae-jung
- Which South Korean leader served as President from 1960 to 1961? A. Park Chung-hee B. Kim Dae-jung C. Yun Bo-seon D. Kim Young-sam
- Who was the President of South Korea during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising? A. Kim Young-sam B. Kim Dae-jung C. Chun Doo-hwan D. Park Geun-hye
- Which South Korean President implemented the “Sunshine Policy” towards North Korea? A. Lee Myung-bak B. Kim Dae-jung C. Park Geun-hye D. Moon Jae-in
- Who was South Korea’s President during the 1997 Asian financial crisis? A. Kim Young-sam B. Kim Dae-jung C. Lee Myung-bak D. Moon Jae-in
- Which South Korean President was impeached in 2017? A. Kim Dae-jung B. Moon Jae-in C. Park Geun-hye D. Lee Myung-bak
- Who served as President of South Korea from 2017 to 2022? A. Park Geun-hye B. Lee Myung-bak C. Kim Dae-jung D. Moon Jae-in
- Which South Korean leader focused on economic development and infrastructure projects during his presidency? A. Lee Myung-bak B. Kim Dae-jung C. Moon Jae-in D. Park Geun-hye
- Who was the first female President of South Korea? A. Kim Dae-jung B. Moon Jae-in C. Lee Myung-bak D. Park Geun-hye
- Which President of South Korea was in office from 1961 to 1979? A. Kim Young-sam B. Kim Dae-jung C. Park Chung-hee D. Syngman Rhee
- Who was the President of South Korea before Moon Jae-in? A. Kim Young-sam B. Kim Dae-jung C. Lee Myung-bak D. Park Geun-hye
- Which South Korean leader was known for his efforts in improving relations with North Korea and promoting social welfare policies? A. Park Geun-hye B. Lee Myung-bak C. Kim Young-sam D. Moon Jae-in
- Who was the President of South Korea from 1988 to 1993? A. Kim Dae-jung B. Lee Myung-bak C. Roh Tae-woo D. Kim Young-sam
- Which South Korean President was known for his anti-corruption policies and economic reforms? A. Kim Young-sam B. Kim Dae-jung C. Lee Myung-bak D. Moon Jae-in
- Who served as President of South Korea during the 2010s and focused on issues such as labor reform and North-South relations? A. Park Geun-hye B. Moon Jae-in C. Kim Dae-jung D. Lee Myung-bak
- Which South Korean President was in office from 2003 to 2008? A. Kim Young-sam B. Lee Myung-bak C. Roh Moo-hyun D. Park Geun-hye
- Who was the President of South Korea during the 2008 global financial crisis? A. Roh Moo-hyun B. Lee Myung-bak C. Kim Young-sam D. Park Geun-hye
- Which South Korean leader is known for his role in the democratization of the country in the late 20th century? A. Kim Dae-jung B. Lee Myung-bak C. Kim Young-sam D. Moon Jae-in
- Who was the South Korean President immediately following the end of Syngman Rhee’s presidency? A. Yun Bo-seon B. Park Chung-hee C. Kim Young-sam D. Kim Dae-jung
- Which South Korean leader was known for the “Miracle on the Han River” economic growth? A. Kim Dae-jung B. Park Chung-hee C. Moon Jae-in D. Lee Myung-bak
- Who was the South Korean President during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising? A. Kim Young-sam B. Kim Dae-jung C. Chun Doo-hwan D. Park Geun-hye
- Which South Korean leader was known for promoting the “Sunshine Policy” towards North Korea? A. Moon Jae-in B. Kim Dae-jung C. Lee Myung-bak D. Park Geun-hye
- Who served as President of South Korea during the late 1960s and early 1970s? A. Kim Young-sam B. Park Geun-hye C. Park Chung-hee D. Kim Dae-jung
- Which South Korean President focused on increasing foreign investment and improving international relations in the early 2000s? A. Park Geun-hye B. Kim Dae-jung C. Roh Moo-hyun D. Lee Myung-bak
- Who was the President of South Korea from 2013 to 2017? A. Lee Myung-bak B. Kim Dae-jung C. Park Geun-hye D. Moon Jae-in
- Which South Korean President was known for his efforts to address corruption and enhance democratic institutions? A. Kim Dae-jung B. Kim Young-sam C. Park Geun-hye D. Moon Jae-in
- Who was the South Korean President during the early 1990s, known for initiating major economic reforms? A. Kim Young-sam B. Kim Dae-jung C. Lee Myung-bak D. Park Geun-hye
- Which South Korean leader was in office during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang? A. Park Geun-hye B. Kim Dae-jung C. Lee Myung-bak D. Moon Jae-in
- Who was the President of South Korea during the Asian financial crisis of 1997? A. Kim Dae-jung B. Kim Young-sam C. Lee Myung-bak D. Park Geun-hye
- Which South Korean President focused on technology and innovation to drive economic growth? A. Kim Dae-jung B. Moon Jae-in C. Lee Myung-bak D. Park Geun-hye
Prime Minister | Years in Office | Key Achievements |
Lee Wan-yong | 1907-1910 | Last Prime Minister of Korea under Japanese rule; involved in signing the Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty |
Syngman Rhee | 1948-1960 | First President of South Korea; involved in founding the Republic of Korea |
Chung Il-kwon | 1970-1971 | Known for efforts to stabilize the economy and promote industrialization |
Kim Jong-pil | 1971-1975 | Implemented economic development policies and modernization programs |
Kim Young-sam | 1993-1998 | Worked on democratic reforms and economic stabilization |
Kim Dae-jung | 1998-2003 | Known for the “Sunshine Policy” towards North Korea and democratic advancements |
Roh Moo-hyun | 2003-2008 | Focused on anti-corruption and economic reforms |
Lee Myung-bak | 2008-2013 | Promoted economic growth and infrastructure projects |
Park Geun-hye | 2013-2017 | Focused on economic reforms and anti-corruption measures; impeached in 2017 |
Moon Jae-in | 2017-2022 | Focused on North-South relations and social welfare policies |
Yoon Suk-yeol | 2022-present | Current President; focused on economic issues and relations with North Korea |