Park Geun-hye
Park Geunhye (born February 2, 1952) served as the 11th President of the Republic of Korea from 2013 to 2017, becoming the first female president in Korean history. Her presidency was marked by a number of significant events, including the Sewol ferry disaster and her eventual impeachment and removal from office.
Park Geun-hye | |
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박근혜 | |
 Official portrait, 2013 | |
| 11th President of South Korea | |
| In office 25 February 2013 – 10 March 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | Chung Hong-won Lee Wan-koo Choi Kyoung-hwan (Acting) Hwang Kyo-ahn |
| Preceded by | Lee Myung-bak |
| Succeeded by | Hwang Kyo-ahn (Acting) |
| Leader of the Saenuri Party | |
| In office 17 December 2011 – 15 May 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Hong Jun-pyo |
| Succeeded by | Hwang Woo-yea |
| In office 23 March 2004 – 10 July 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Choe Byeong-ryeol |
| Succeeded by | Kang Jae-sup |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 30 May 2012 – 10 December 2012 | |
| Constituency | Proportional Representation No. 11 |
| In office 3 April 1998 – 29 May 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Suk-won |
| Succeeded by | Lee Jong-jin |
| Constituency | Dalseong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 February 1952 Taegu, South Korea |
| Political party | Saenuri Party |
| Alma mater | Sogang University |
| Signature |  |
Park was born on February 2, 1952, in Daegu, South Korea. She was the daughter of Park Chung-hee, the military dictator who ruled Korea from 1961 to 1979. Park began her political career in the 1990s, serving as a member of the National Assembly and later as Minister of Culture and Tourism.
As president, Park was committed to promoting economic growth and job creation. She implemented a number of measures aimed at reducing regulation and promoting investment, leading to a significant expansion of the Korean economy during her time in office. She also pursued a policy of engagement and dialogue with North Korea, but her efforts were ultimately unsuccessful in improving relations between the two Koreas.
Park's presidency was also marked by the Sewol ferry disaster, which claimed the lives of 304 people, most of them high school students. The tragedy sparked widespread protests and criticism of the government's handling of the disaster, and Park's approval ratings plummeted in its aftermath.
In 2016, Park was accused of allowing a close friend, Choi Soon-sil, to influence her decision-making and gain access to confidential government documents. The scandal led to massive protests and calls for her impeachment, and she was ultimately removed from office in March 2017.
Despite her achievements in promoting economic growth and job creation, Park's presidency will be remembered for its controversies and scandals. Her handling of the Sewol ferry disaster was widely criticized, and her impeachment and removal from office marked a significant moment in Korean political history.
In conclusion, Park Geun-hye was a significant political figure in the history of modern Korea. Her presidency was marked by both important achievements and significant controversies, and her legacy continues to be debated and examined by scholars and citizens alike. While her contributions to Korea's economic and social development are undeniable, her controversial policies and decisions will continue to be a source of criticism and debate.
Impeachment and suspension
On 9 December 2016, Park was impeached by the National Assembly on charges related to influence peddling by a top aide.[1] Her presidential powers and duties have been suspended since the ratification of the impeachment proposal, and Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn has assumed those powers and duties as Acting President.[2] She was officially removed from office on 10 March 2017.[3]
On 6 April 2018, a three-judge panel of the Central District Court in Seoul sentenced Park to 24 years in prison and a fine of ₩18,000,000,000 (US$16,798,683). The panel said she was guilty of 16 out of 18 charges brought against her.[4]
References
- ↑ Choe Sang-hun (December 9, 2016). "South Korea Parliament Votes to Impeach President Park Geun-hye". The New York Times. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Park names Justice Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn as new PM". Yonhap. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2015.
- ↑ Cite error: The named reference
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Other websites
- Park Geunhye (in Korean)
- Park Geunhye Archived 2006-06-14 at the Wayback Machine (in Korean)
- Park Geunhye[permanent dead link] (in Korean)
- Park Geunhye:facebook (in Korean)
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