Who Is Moon Jae-in? Age, Biography and Wiki
Moon Jae-in was born on January 24, 1953, making him 72 years old in 2025. He served as the 12th President of South Korea from 2017 until 2022, following his victory after the impeachment of former president Park Geun-hye. A graduate of Kyung Hee University, Moon is also a former human rights lawyer who rose to prominence due to his liberal policies and efforts to improve inter-Korean relations.
| Occupation | Politician |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 24, 1953 |
| Age | 72 Years |
| Birth Place | Geoje, South Korea |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | South Korea |
Popularity
Moon Jae-in's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Approximately 174 cm (5 feet 8 inches)
- Weight: Around 70 kg (154 lbs)
- Body Stats: Moon maintains a fit and healthy appearance, reflective of his active lifestyle and commitment to public engagement.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Moon Jae-in is married to Kim Jung-sook, whom he wed in 1977. The couple shares two children, a son and a daughter. His family has been supportive throughout his political career, often appearing together during public events. There is no public indication of any romantic interests outside of this marriage.
His parents were refugees from South Hamgyong Province, North Korea who fled their native city of Hungnam in the Hungnam evacuation during the Korean War. His father worked as head of the agriculture department that detained food, especially the rice of Korean colonial people, as one of the main tasks in Heungnam, Hamju, South Hamgyong Province.
Net Worth and Salary
Moon Jae-in's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million as of 2025. This figure encompasses his salary during his presidency, along with earnings from his previous roles as a lawyer and civil servant. After leaving the office, Moon's income primarily comes from public speaking engagements and consulting.
In the 2017 presidential election, Moon was elected president as the Democratic Party of Korea candidate after Park Geun-hye was impeached and removed from office.
As president, Moon received international attention for his meetings with North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un at inter-Korean summits in April, May, and September 2018, making him the third South Korean president to meet their North Korean counterpart.
On June 30, 2019, he met with both Kim and US president Donald Trump at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). During his presidency. Moon favored the Sunshine Policy, a peaceful approach to Korean reunification.
On economic policy, he favored reform of chaebols (conglomerates), raised the minimum wage by more than 16%, and lowered the maximum workweek from 68 to 52 hours. During the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea, Moon received praise domestically and internationally. His party won a historic victory in the 2020 South Korean legislative election.
However, his party lost the next presidential election, making him the first president since South Korea's democratization in 1987 to transfer power to the opposition after a single term. He left office in May 2022, succeeded by his former prosecutor general, Yoon Suk Yeol.
Career, Business and Investments
Moon Jae-in began his career as a human rights lawyer before transitioning into politics. He was a key figure in the democratic movement in South Korea and served as Chief Presidential Secretary to former president Roh Moo-hyun. Following his presidency, he has remained active in various social and political organizations, focusing on peace-building initiatives on the Korean Peninsula.
During his leadership, Moon scouted several politically prominent people, including police studies/criminology expert Pyo Chang-won, political critic Lee Chul-hee, and former president Park's secretary Cho Ung-chun to prepare for upcoming 2016 legislative elections. After his recruitment, Moon resigned his position for another scouted advisor/former Park advisor Kim Chong-in.
Social Network
Moon Jae-in maintains an active presence on social media platforms, which he uses to communicate with the public and advocate for various causes. His official accounts include:
- Twitter: @moonriver365
- Instagram: N/A
- Facebook: Moon Jae-in Official
Moon's relatively liberal stance in foreign policy is reflected as he is quoted in a book: "I'm pro-U.S., but now South Korea should adopt diplomacy in which it can discuss a U.S.
request and say no to the Americans." He opposes a re-balance of the security alliance with the United States, but has also stated that he would like South Korea "to be able to take the lead on matters on the Korean Peninsula." At the same time, Moon has stated that he considers America as a "friend" for its role in helping South Korea avoid commun
ism while helping its economic growth.
Education
Moon Jae-in graduated from Kyung Hee University in 1980 with a degree in law. His education laid the groundwork for his distinguished career in law and politics. He also participated in various training programs and seminars related to human rights, further enhancing his expertise in this critical area.
Born to North Korean refugees, Moon was raised in poverty in Busan. He excelled in school and studied law at Kyung Hee University. He became a lawyer and was involved in human rights activism with Roh Moo-hyun. He was imprisoned for organizing a protest against the Yushin Constitution.
As a result of his work in human rights law, Moon was chosen to be Roh's campaign manager in the 2002 presidential election. He served in Roh's administration in various official capacities.
In 2012, Moon was a candidate for the Democratic United Party in the 2012 presidential election, which he lost to Park Geun-hye, in which Park was aided by the National Intelligence Service (NIS).
