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Oh Se-hoon

South Korean politician

Born
January 4, 1961
Age in 2026
65
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Birth year
1961

About Oh Se-hoon

Oh Se-hoon (Korean: 오세훈; born 4 January 1961) is a South Korean politician and lawyer who has served as the Mayor of Seoul from 2006 to 2011 and since 2021. A member of the People Power Party, he served as a member of the National Assembly from 2000 to 2004. == Early life and education == Oh was born on 4 January 1961 in Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea. He graduated from Daeil High School and went on to study at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He then transferred, graduating from Korea University's School of Law. After passing the bar exam, he started practicing as an attorney. In 1994, he appeared on the MBC program Lawyer Oh and Lawyer Bae and gained popularity among the public. Oh is Catholic and his baptismal name is Stephen. == Early political career == In 2000, Oh was elected as a member of the 16th National Assembly. As a legislator, Oh led the "Future Alliance," a group of younger lawmakers within the Grand National Party, alongside Representatives Nam Kyung-pil, Won Hee-ryong, and Chung Byung-guk.

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Career and life highlights

The world when Oh Se-hoon was born

Oh Se-hoon was born in 1961. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1961

  • #1 song"Tossin' and Turnin'" – Bobby Lewis
  • Top movieWest Side Story
  • Top TV showGunsmoke
  • Best-selling bookCatch-22 – Joseph Heller

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentRoger Maris hits 61 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's record
  • Top headlineYuri Gagarin becomes the first person in space
  • Technology milestoneYuri Gagarin becomes first human in space
  • Defining fadSurfing culture
  • Notable inventionValium
  • World population3.08 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJohn F. Kennedy
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population183.7M

1961 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Oh Se-hoon's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19612026
Gas$0.31$3.45/gal
Average home$12,500$435,000
Average income$7,600$67,500
Minimum wage$1.15$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$0.69$11.95
Postage stamp$0.04$0.73
Population183.7M341 million

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