Photo: Saeima / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Shim Jae-kwon's birthdate, 15 August 1946, immediately stands out to me: that is Korea's Liberation Day, the symbol of independence. Born that day in a rural town in North Jeolla and later becoming a politician, he belongs to the generation that grew up amid postwar upheaval and rebuilt from it. I have a genuine respect for regional politicians who carry their hometown's voice into national life rather than chasing the capital's spotlight. The public record is thin, but I read in it the steady, rooted persistence of someone who served quietly. That kind of grounded public service deserves more attention than it gets.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shim Jae-kwon
- Name (Japanese)
- 沈載権
- Reading
- しむ・じぇぐぉん
- Born
- August 15, 1946 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Samnye, North Jeolla, South Korea
- Occupation
- politician
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B2%88%E8%BC%89%E6%A8%A9
Frequently asked questions
When was Shim Jae-kwon born?
Born August 15, 1946 (age 79).
Where is Shim Jae-kwon from?
Shim Jae-kwon is from Samnye, North Jeolla, South Korea.
What does Shim Jae-kwon do?
Shim Jae-kwon works as politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.