Politicians who died on October 26

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on October 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1979 Park Chung Hee

  Influential South Korean military officer and politician who served as the third president of South Korea from 1963 to 1979.

• 2021 Roh Tae-woo

  South Korean general and politician who served as the 6th President of South Korea from 1988 to 1993, playing a significant role in the...