Yun Chi-Young facts for kids
- In this Korean name, the family name is Yun.
Yun Chi-Young (born February 10, 1898 – died February 9, 1996) was an important person in Korean history. He was a brave activist who fought for Korea's independence, a politician, an educator, and a diplomat. His special nickname was 'DongSan'.
Yun Chi-Young was the very first Interior Minister of South Korea in 1948. This job is like being in charge of the country's safety and internal affairs. He also served in the National Assembly of South Korea three times. He was the younger half-uncle of Yun Bo-seon, who later became the 4th president of South Korea.
From 1950 to 1951, he was South Korea's Ambassador to France, meaning he represented his country in another nation. Later, he became the 13th Mayor of Seoul City, the capital of South Korea, from December 17, 1963, to March 30, 1966.
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Who Was Yun Chi-Young?
Yun Chi-Young was born in 1898 and lived a very long life, passing away in 1996. He saw many big changes in Korea. He was known for his strong beliefs and his dedication to his country.
Fighting for Independence
During a time when Korea was under foreign rule, Yun Chi-Young was an Independent Activist. This means he worked hard and bravely to help Korea become a free and independent country. He believed strongly that Korea should govern itself.
Important Roles in Government
After Korea became independent, Yun Chi-Young played a key role in setting up the new government.
- First Interior Minister: In 1948, when South Korea was just starting as a new country, he was chosen to be the very first Interior Minister. This was a very important job, helping to organize the new nation.
- Member of the National Assembly: He was elected to the National Assembly three times. This is like being a member of parliament, where he helped make laws and decisions for the country.
- Ambassador to France: Being an ambassador means he was a diplomat, representing South Korea in France. His job was to build good relationships between the two countries.
- Mayor of Seoul: From 1963 to 1966, he was the Mayor of Seoul, the capital city. As mayor, he was in charge of running the city and making sure it worked well for its people.
Related People
Yun Chi-Young knew and worked with many other important figures in Korean history.
Images for kids
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Syngman Rhee and Yun Chi-young (1945. 10. 16)
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Yun Chi-young
See also
In Spanish: Yun Chi-young para niños
