Hyun Soong-jong
(1919-2020)

South Korean politician (1919-2020) – Hyun Soong-jong was born in South Pyongan Province (Province of North Korea) on January 26th, 1919 and died in Seoul (Capital and largest city of South Korea) on May 25th, 2020 at the age of 101. Today Hyun Soong-jong would be 105 years old.

Age

how old was Hyun Soong-jong when he died?

101

Hyun Soong-jong died in 2020 at the age of 101.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 26th, 1919 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	South Pyongan Province Province of North Korea
Death Date	May 25th, 2020 (Monday)
Death place	Seoul Capital and largest city of South Korea
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Hyun Soong-jong

Birthday

When was Hyun Soong-jong born?

Hyun Soong-jong was born on January 26th, 1919.

Death

When did Hyun Soong-jong die?

Hyun Soong-jong died on May 25th, 2020 at the age of 101 in Seoul (Capital and largest city of South Korea). Today Hyun Soong-jong would be 105 years old.