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Rhyu Si-min, born on July 28, 1959 in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea, is a politician, journalist and civil servant. As of 2026, Rhyu Si-min is 67 years old. Schooling on record includes Seoul National University. Notable works include Rhyu Si-min's Economics Cafe.
My Take
What interests me about Rhyu Si-min is that he is a politician who never stopped being a teacher. He studied economics at Seoul National University, earned a master's in Germany, and served as Minister of Health and Welfare under Roh Moo-hyun, but his lasting value may be his work translating economics into plain language for ordinary readers. I respect public figures who treat clarity as a civic duty rather than a brand. He is clearly stubborn and ideologically firm, which earns him enemies, yet that same conviction is exactly why his voice still carries weight in Korean public life.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rhyu Si-min
- Name (Japanese)
- 柳時敏
- Reading
- ゆ・しみん
- Born
- July 28, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
- Occupation
- politician / journalist / civil servant / university teacher / economist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
2. Background
- University
- Seoul National University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Rhyu Si-min's Economics Cafe |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/u_simin
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyu%20Si-min
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9F%B3%E6%99%82%E6%95%8F
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q488339
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rhyu Si-min born?
Born July 28, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Rhyu Si-min from?
Rhyu Si-min is from Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea.
What does Rhyu Si-min do?
Rhyu Si-min works as politician, journalist, civil servant, university teacher, economist.
What is Rhyu Si-min known for?
Notable works include Rhyu Si-min's Economics Cafe.
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