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Syngman Rhee

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Politician

The Resume

    (March 26, 1875-July 19, 1965)
    Born in Haeju, South Hwanghae, Joseon, Korea
    First President of South Korea

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a political prisoner of the Japanese for several years.
    He converted to Christianity while in prison.
    After being democratically elected, he became an authoritarian dictator.
    He was reportedly involved with the executions of his political opponents.
    He jailed members of Parliament who he felt wouldn't vote his way.
    He is accused of allowing left-wingers to be 'massacred' during his reign.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He fought for Korean independence.
    He attended Princeton University.
    He was backed by the US government due to his anti-Communist views.
    He became so unpopular in South Korea, he resigned and reportedly lived out the rest of his life as an exile in Hawaii.
    He was mentioned in Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start The Fire.'

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 95 Votes: 53.68% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 57 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 58 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 47 Votes: 51.06% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 46 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 76.47% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 55 Votes: 65.45% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 69.49% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 66 Votes: 72.73% Annoying