The following list shows all historical leaders of South Korea starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
South Korea
Acting President
Since Dec 27th, 2024
South Korea
Acting President
Dec 14th, 2024 to Dec 27th, 2024
South Korea
President
Since May 10th, 2022
South Korea
President
May 10th, 2017 to May 9th, 2022
South Korea
Acting President
Dec 9th, 2016 to May 9th, 2017
South Korea
President
Feb 25th, 2013 to Mar 10th, 2017
South Korea
President
Feb 25th, 2008 to Feb 24th, 2013
South Korea
President
Feb 25th, 2003 to Feb 24th, 2008
South Korea
President
Feb 25th, 1998 to Feb 24th, 2003
South Korea
President
Feb 25th, 1993 to Feb 24th, 1998
South Korea
President
Feb 25th, 1988 to Feb 24th, 1993
South Korea
President
Feb 25th, 1981 to Feb 24th, 1988
South Korea
President
Sep 1st, 1980 to Feb 24th, 1981
South Korea
President
Oct 26th, 1979 to Aug 16th, 1980
South Korea
Acting President
Aug 16th, 1979 to Aug 31st, 1980
South Korea
President
Dec 27th, 1972 to Oct 26th, 1979
South Korea
President
Dec 17th, 1963 to Dec 26th, 1972
South Korea
President
Mar 24th, 1962 to Dec 16th, 1963
South Korea
President
Aug 13th, 1960 to Mar 24th, 1962
South Korea
Acting President
Aug 8th, 1960 to Aug 12th, 1960
South Korea
Acting President
Jun 23rd, 1960 to Aug 7th, 1960
South Korea
Acting President
Jun 16th, 1960 to Jun 23rd, 1960
South Korea
Acting President
Apr 27th, 1960 to Jun 15th, 1960
South Korea
President
Jul 24th, 1948 to Apr 26th, 1960
