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

Outgoing Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong will conclude his term on April 20, with Shin Hyun-song taking over in May.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

"This is the most heat-tolerant plant ever documented," Rhee said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2025

She thought of Stalwart Shield, of Missandei’s brother, of the woman Rylona Rhee, who had played the harp so beautifully.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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