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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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

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

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

"T. oblongifolia shows us that plants have the capacity to adapt to extreme temperatures," Rhee said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2025

Students had launched protests calling for the resignation of the dictatorial president Syngman Rhee.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

“From what I’ve heard, the North Koreans have captured Daejeon, and President Rhee and his government have fled to Busan.”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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