Rhee

American

[ree] / ri /

noun

Syngman 1875–1965, president of South Korea 1948–60.

Rhee British

/ riː /

noun

Syngman (ˈsɪŋmən). 1875–1965, Korean statesman, leader of the campaign for independence from Japan; first president of South Korea (1948–60). Popular unrest forced his resignation

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“How can your judgment be so profoundly compromised?” said resident Steve Rhee.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

Analysts expect outgoing BOK Governor Rhee Chang-yong to refrain from offering clear guidance at his final policy meeting before his term ends on April 20.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

Shin will replace departing Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong, whose four-year term ends on April 20, Lee’s office said in a statement on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

Rhee was forced into exile in Hawaii, where he died in 1965.

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

On June 27, Syngman Rhee, along with the entire South Korean leadership, abandoned Seoul, leaving its citizens unguarded.

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