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Ben C. Lim

Ben C. Lim

South Korean politician (1893–1976)

Limb Ben C. (Korean: 임병직; October 26, 1893 – September 21, 1976) was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea and President Rhee Syng-man's personal secretary.[1]

In this Korean name, the family name is Limb.
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Biography

Korean representatives at the U.N. General Assembly in 1954. From left, Yang Yoo-chan, Han Pyo-wook, Byun Yeong-tae, and Lim Ben C.

Lim worked as President Rhee's personal secretary in the United States. Rhee appointed Lim to fight for Korean independence.

As Rhee's secretary in the U.S. committee, he delivered Rhee's personal letter to the minister of the Japanese embassy, demanding that he grant him approval for Korea's independence. In 1941, when the Korean Committee in the U.S. was organized, he was elected as one of the executive committee members. After Korea's liberation, Rhee returned to Korea, but Im was appointed the president of the U.S. committee. Upon returning to Korea, he became the second South Korean foreign minister. He also worked as the Korean ambassador to the United Nations.[1]

Order of merit

In 1976, the South Korean government posthumously honored him with the Order of Merit for National Foundation for his outstanding service and contribution to the Korean independence movement.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Ben C. Limb: He waged a Korean independence movement for life treading in Dr. Syngman Rhee's footsteps". Korean National Association Memorial Foundation.
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