Kim Yoon-ok
Kim Yoon-ok (Korean: 김윤옥; Hanja: 金潤玉; born March 26, 1947) is a South Korean academic administrator who was the First Lady of the Republic of Korea.[1]
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| First Lady of South Korea | |
| In role 25 February 2008 – 25 February 2013 | |
| President | Lee Myung-bak |
| Preceded by | Kwon Yang-sook |
| Succeeded by | Kim Jung-sook (2017) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 26, 1947 Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Relations | Lee Sang-deuk (brother-in-law) |
| Children | Lee Ju-yeon (b. 1971) Lee Seung-yeon (b. 1973) Lee Su-yeon (b. 1975) Lee Shi-hyeong (b. 1978) |
| Alma mater | Ewha Womans University (B.A.) |
| Kim Yoon-ok | |
| Hangul | 김윤옥 |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Yun-ok |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Yun'ok |
Early life and career
According to the official press release by the presidential office, she is a descendant of legendary Indian princess Heo Hwang-ok of Ayodhya, who married the king Suro of Geumgwan Gaya kingdom in 48 CE.[2]
Kim graduated from Daegu Girls' High School in 1966 and went on to attend Ewha Womans University, where she graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Education and Management. She married Lee Myung-bak on December 19, 1970, with whom she has a son and three daughters. Her family runs a construction company in Daegu.[1]
The family lived in Gahoedong prior to her husband's inauguration.[3]
In 1995, she completed the 1st Advanced Leadership Program for Women at her alma mater. In 1996, she completed the 7th Women's Top Management Program at Yonsei University. In 2001, she completed the Leadership Program of the Women's Academy at Sookmyung Women's University.[1]
In 2011, she became the President of the Alumni Association of the Women's Top Management Program at Yonsei University.[1]
Controversy
Familial corruption
- A female relative of the First Lady Kim Yoon-ok, Kim Ok-hui (김옥희), was involved in extorting money in 2008.[4]
- A male relative of Kim Yoon-ok was involved with a lobbyist affiliated with the Jeil Savings Bank.[5] He was later indicted.[6]
References
- "Cheong Wa Dae. Office of the President. Profile on First Lady Kim Yoon-ok". Archived from the original on September 27, 2011.
- Lee Tae-hoon, "ndia Is First Lady Kims Ancestral Home", Korea Times, 25 Jan 2010.
- Korea.net article on first lady Kim Yoon-ok
- Shim (심), Hun (훈) (2008-08-05). "김옥희, 靑-韓-노인회에 각각 10억씩" 발언 파문. NoCut News (in Korean). Retrieved 2011-12-14.
- Ahn (안), Yong-su (용수) (2011-12-08). 靑, 친인척ㆍ측근 잡음에 곤혹. Yonhap News (in Korean). Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- Park (박), Jong-gwan (종관) (2011-12-11). 檢, 김윤옥 여사 사촌오빠 김재홍 피의자 신분으로 소환조사. Nocut News (in Korean). Retrieved 2011-12-11.
| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by Kwon Yang-sook |
First Lady of South Korea 2008–2013 |
Succeeded by Vacant next held by Kim Jung-sook |