Kim Dae-jung won the Nobel Prize for Peace. He is from which one of the following countries?

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Q: 78 (IAS/2008)
Kim Dae-jung won the Nobel Prize for Peace. He is from which one of the following countries?

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General Knowledge

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IAS

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Kim Dae-jung, indeed, won the Nobel Prize for Peace. However, he is not from any of the countries mentioned in the options, namely Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, or South Korea. The correct answer is Option 3: South Korea.

Kim Dae-jung was a prominent South Korean politician and statesman who played a significant role in promoting democracy and peace on the Korean Peninsula. He was born on December 3, 1924, in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, Korea (which is now part of South Korea).

Kim Dae-jung`s efforts to promote peace and reconciliation between North and South Korea earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000. He was awarded the prize for his "work for democracy and human rights in South Korea and in East Asia in general and for peace and reconciliation with North Korea in particular."

During his presidency from 1998 to 2003, Kim Dae-jung pursued a policy known as the "Sunshine Policy," which aimed to improve relations with North Korea through engagement and dialogue. He held a historic summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il in 2000, which led to increased cooperation and exchanges between the two Koreas.

Kim Dae-jung`s efforts towards peace were widely recognized, and his Nobel Peace Prize win was seen as a testament to his dedication to promoting peace, democracy, and human rights in South Korea and the broader East Asian region.

In summary, Kim Dae-jung, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is from South Korea (Option 3). His tireless efforts for democracy, human rights, and peace on the Korean Peninsula made him a prominent figure in South Korean history.