Lee Hu-rak, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Lee Hu-rak

South Korean Intelligence chief

Date of Birth: 23-Feb-1924

Place of Birth: Ulsan, South Korea

Date of Death: 31-Oct-2009

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: South Korea

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Lee Hu-rak

  • Lee Hu-rak (23 February 1924 – October 31, 2009) was a South Korean politician, diplomat and the Director of the Korea Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA) of South Korea from 1970 to 1973.
  • In 1972, during his time as Director of the KCIA, he traveled to Pyongyang on a secret diplomatic mission and met Kim Il-Sung.
  • He was also elected to the National Assembly in 1979 but was prohibited from political activity in 1980 following corruption charges.
  • Although the restriction was lifted in 1985, he stayed out of any further participation in politics up until his death in 2009.

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