Syngman Rhee

Syngman Rhee was a South Korean politician who served as the country's first president from 1948 to 1960. He was a key figure in the Korean War and played a significant role in shaping South Korea's early years. Rhee was born in Seoul, Korea in 1875 and studied in the United States. He later returned to Korea and became involved in politics, eventually becoming president. Rhee is remembered for his authoritarian rule and his efforts to modernize South Korea.