Kim Dae-jung

Nobel Prize in Peace 2000

“for his work for democracy and human rights in South Korea and in East Asia in general, and for peace and reconciliation with North Korea in particular”

Kim Dae-jung was a South Korean politician and democracy activist who served as President of South Korea. He was awarded the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize for his work for democracy and human rights in South Korea and East Asia, and for peace and reconciliation with North Korea in particular.