| 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
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