How many books has Kim Dae-jung written?

Kim Dae-jung published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Kim Dae-jung's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Prison Writings.

Peace on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia (Singapore Lecture) (2001).

Prison Writings (1983) is Kim Dae-jung's most widely read book.

8th President of the Republic of Korea

Kim Dae-jung published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Prison Writings (1983).

Updated September 2026

Kim Dae-jung was a South Korean politician, activist, and statesman who served as the eighth president of South Korea from 1998 to 2003.

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How many books has Kim Dae-jung written?: Kim Dae-jung published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Kim Dae-jung's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Prison Writings.
What is Kim Dae-jung's last book?: Peace on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia (Singapore Lecture) (2001).
What is Kim Dae-jung's most famous book?: Prison Writings (1983) is Kim Dae-jung's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.