Is Kim Young-sam A-List?
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No — Kim Young-sam is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1993B$1M
Elected President of South Korea
Reaches pinnacle of political career.
1995B$3M+$2M
Launches Anti-Corruption Campaign
Initiates reforms to enhance transparency.
1997C▼$4M+$1M
Asian Financial Crisis
Economic turmoil challenges presidency.
1998C$5M+$1M
End of presidential term
Leaves office after single term.
2015C$5M
Death at age 87
Passing marks the end of a political era.
2026C$5M
Legacy of democratic reforms
Remembered for financial reform.
Last updated: February 24, 2026