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Shin Ki-ha

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Shin Ki-ha
Born(1941-04-27)April 27, 1941
DiedAugust 6, 1997(1997-08-06) (aged 56)
NationalitySouth Korean
EducationChonnam National University
OccupationPolitician
Political partyNational Congress for New Politics

Shin Ki-ha (Korean신기하; Hanja辛基夏; RRSin Giha; MRSin Kiha; April 27, 1941 – August 6, 1997), was a South Korean politician. A four-term lawmaker, he was a former parliamentary leader of the South Korean political party National Congress for New Politics.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Shin was born in April 1941 in Hamupyon-gun, Zenranan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan (now Hampyeong County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea). He attended Chonnam National University.

Death

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On August 6, 1997 Shin, his wife, and around 20 to 24 party members boarded Korean Air Flight 801 from Seoul to Guam. On August 6, 1997 the aircraft hit the ground and crashed while attempting a landing at Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport. Shin, dozens of members of his political party, and his wife, all died in the crash.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b ""Rescuers search smoldering jet wreckage in Guam for survivors"". CNN. Archived from the original on March 6, 2005. Retrieved 2005-03-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link). CNN. August 5, 1997. Retrieved on February 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b Gargan, Edward A. "For Relatives Of Victims, Anger Adds To Anguish." The New York Times. August 7, 1997. Retrieved on February 13, 2009.