Baek Nak-jun (; March 9, 1895January 13, 1985) was a South Korean politician, who was an acting president for a brief time during the Second Korean Republic. Baek was also known by his English name, "George Paik" and his nickname, "Yongjae" ().
Early life and education
Baek was born on March 9, 1895, and was the second son among six children.
He attended Park College 1918–1922 receiving a Bachelor of Arts in History. He then attended Princeton Theological Seminary 1922–1925 receiving a Bachelor of Theology. He attended Princeton University 1923–1925 receiving a Masters of Arts in History. He attended Yale University 1925–1927 for a Doctorate in History. In 1982 he received a Doctorate of Education from King Sezong University.
He has received several honorary degrees: Doctor of Divinity from Park College 1948, Doctor of Humanities from Springfield College 1954. Doctor of Laws from DePauw University 1957. Doctor of Letters from Yonsei University 1965.
He received the New York University Medal.
See also
April 19 Movement
Politics of South Korea
History of South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Park Chung-hee
References
1895 births
1985 deaths
Korean nationalists
Acting presidents of South Korea
Second Republic of Korea
20th-century South Korean politicians
Speakers of the National Assembly (South Korea) Park University alumni Princeton University alumni Yale University alumni Academic staff of Yonsei University Presidents of universities and colleges in South Korea Members of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Korea People from North Pyongan Province 20th-century presidents in Asia