Ban Ki-moon Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Korean names
• 반기문 (in Hangul) • 潘基文 (in Hanja) • Panɡimun (in IPA, a Korean Phonetic System) • Pan Kimun (in McCune–Reischauer Romanization) • Ban Gimun (in Revised Romanization of Korean)
Nickname(s)
• The Slippery Eel • Stand-up Guy • Invisible Man • Powerless Observer • Nowhere Man
Profession(s)
Politician, Activist
Famous for
Being the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)
5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour
Dark Brown
Hair Colour
Salt and Pepper
Politics
Political Party
Independent
Political Journey
• Contested and won the South Korean General Assembly elections independently (2004) • Served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade (17 January 2004 - 1 December 2006)
Civil Service
Service
South Korean Foreign Service
Service Years
1970-2004
Major Designation(s)
• Posted to New Delhi as a Vice Consul in the South K