business magnates | leadership icons | sporting heroes | science pioneers | cultural figures | philanthropic champions
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Malaysia
Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad (b. 192 5)
Prime Minister, Malaysia
At 93, Mahathir became the world’s oldest
sitting head of government, ater the Paka-
tan Harapan coalition defeated the Barisan
Nasional, which had been the ruling party
for 61 years.“The ground hardens ater the rain.”
(Korean proverb meaning “crisis begets opportunity”) – Ban Ki-moon19
South Korea
Moon Jae-in (b.1 95 3)
President, South Korea
He has been called “one of the most
inluential people of 20 1 8”, particularly
in reference to his bold moves in regards
to North Korea. Kim’s achievements
include brokering the irst-ever summit
meeting between North Korean leader
Kim Jong-un and US President Donald
Trump in June 2018.21
Thailand
Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (b. 1955)
Princess of Thailand
he second daughter of the late
King Bhumibol Adulyadej holds a
position equivalent to a princess royal.
he princess, who has a degree in
history and a doctorate in educational
development, has wide-ranging interests- from technology and history, to
languages and hai traditional music.
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South Korea
Ban Ki-moon (b. 1 9 44)
South Korean Politician
he former eighth Secretary-General
of the United Nations (2007–2016) has
very strong views on global warming.
He made the Paris Agreement legally
binding within a year ater it was adopted,
earning the distinction of being listed as
one of the “Top 100 Global hinkers”
(Foreign Policy) in 2016.SOURCE © SHUTTERSTOCK SOURCE © SHUTTERSTOCK SOURCE © SHUTTERSTOCKBrokered
first meeting
between leaders
of North Korea
and the USA