Kim Dae-jung

Kim Dae-jung (3 December 1925 – 18 August 2009) was 8th President of the Republic of Korea from 1998 to 2003, and the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize recipient. He came to be called the "Nelson Mandela of Asia" for his long-standing opposition to authoritarian rule.

Read more about Kim Dae-jung:  Early Life, Road To The Presidency, Post-presidency, Death