Politicians
Ban Ki-moon Net Worth
Ban Ki-moon's Net Worth as of 2024
$1.5 Million
Ban Ki-moon salary 2024
$227,000
Ban Ki-moon was born on 13 June 1944, in Eumseong, South Korea. He is a politician and statesman, best known for being the current Secretary-General of the United Nations. Prior to his present appoinment, he was a career diplomat in South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations. All of his endeavors have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Ban Ki-moon? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $1.5 million, mostly earned from his career as a diplomat and politician. According to reports, he earns an annual salary of around $227,000. He’s considered one of the most powerful South Koreans in the world, and as he continues his career his wealth will likely increase.
Ban Ki-moon Net Worth $1.5 Million
Ban attended Chungju High School and became one of the top students, including becoming really proficient in the English language. In 1962, he won an essay contest that earned him a trip to San Francisco where he stayed for several months. He met President John F. Kennedy and decided that he wanted to become a diplomat. He went to Seoul National University from where he graduated with a degree in international relations. Afterwards, he attended Harvard University to earn a Master of Public Administration degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government. Later on, he was given a Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Maita, University of Washington, and University of Cambridge. He also received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Loyola Marymount University.
In 1970, Ban joined the Southe Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and started to work his way up. He was assigned to New Delhi, India and served as the vice-consul during this period. In 1974, he became the First Secretary of the South Permanent Observer Mission as part of the United Nations. He then became Director of the United Nations Division after the assassination of Park Chung-hee. In 1980, he became the United Nations’ International Organizations and Treaties Bureau Director. He often worked at the South Korean embassy in Washington and he would later become Director-General for American Affairs. In 1993, he became the deputy ambassador to the United States before becoming the Deputy Minister for Policy Planning and International Organizations. In 1998, he moved to become Ambassador to Austria and Slovenia.
Ban made an unfortunate mistaken a statement about the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty which forced his resignation in 2001. Despite this, and being removed from his position, he soon became the chief of staff to general assembly president Han Seung-soo. He then became a foreign policy advisor for South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun. In 2004, he was appointed the foreign minister of South Korea, and helped with issues such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. He helped improved the aid and trade policies in South Korea, and even travelled to the Republic of the Congo.
He then declared his candidacy for the UN Secretary-General’s post, and visited many of the countries involved, those on the security council, gaining popularity and the support of the United States. He struggled with a few countries but eventually became favored and a front-runner. Only Japan abstained from voting, but the rest of the Security Council were in favor of Ban’s campaign. He became the Secretary-General in 2007 and started to work on problems such as nuclear threats from North Korea and Iran. He addressed violence in the Middle East, international terrorism and diseases such as HIV. He also proposed major reforms in terms of the UN peacekeeping operation and the political affairs and disarmament department. He was resisted though eventually the split of peacekeeping operations from arms was approved. He continued his first term tackling issues such as global warming and war-torn countries, eventually getting a unanimous vote for a second term in 2011, to continue in what has been described as ‘the most impossible job on earth.
For his personal life, Ban Ki-moon married Yoo Soon-taek in 1971 – they had met during high school – and they have three children. Ban is not a member of any religious group or church.
Politicians
Paul Begala Net Worth
Born Paul Edward Begala on the 12th May 1961, in New Jersey USA and is a politician, a member of the Democratic Party, best known to the world as an adviser to former President Bill Clinton, and he also served as a chief strategist during the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign. He has recorded numerous television appearances, in such political shows as “Crossfire” (2004-2014), “Real Time with Bill Maher” (2008-2017), and “Erin Burnett OutFront” (2012-2017), among many others.
Have you ever wondered how rich Paul Begala is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Begala’s net worth is as high as $3 million, an amount earned through his successful career in politics, which has been active since the late ‘80s
Paul Begala Net Worth $3 Million
Paul is of mixed ancestry; his mother, Margaret is Irish American, while his father, David is a Hungarian American. Although born in New Jersey, Paul grew up in Missouri Texas, since his father was stationed there as oil-field equipment salesman. He went to Dulles High School, located in Sugar Land, Texas, and after matriculation enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and then Juris Doctor degree.
Following the end of his studies, Paul commenced a political career, and worked for Robert Casey during his gubernatorial career in Pennsylvania in 1986, then the following year had success with Wallace G. Wilkinson in Kentucky, and in 1988 re-election campaign of incumbent New Jersey US Senator Frank Lautenberg.
In 1992, he teamed up with James Carville, who was also his business partner, in managing the Clinton-Gore presidential campaign that year – during Clinton’s presidency, Paul worked as his advisor and was responsible for policy, politics and communication.
Thanks to his rise in power, Paul started using his influence and could often be seen on television during the ‘90s and early 2000s. In 1992 he hosted the show “Equal Time”, then featured in the documentary “The War Room”, and in 1994 made his first appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. As Clinton’s political career improved, he was more focused on running his campaigns, but since the 2000s, Paul’s focus changed and he would use his knowledge to work as a political analyst for several television networks, including MSNBC, CNN and others. Some of his most notable appearances include the show “Crossfire” (2004-2014) on CNN, then “At This Hour” (2016-2017) also on CNN, “The Colbert Report” (2006-2010) on Comedy Central, and “The Lead with Jake Tapper” (2016-2017), among many other differing appearances, which also increased his wealth.
Paul is also a recognized author, so far publishing three books on his own, “Is Our Children Learning?: The Case Against George W. Bush” (2000), “It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: George W. Bush, The GOP’s CEO” (2002), and “Third Term: Why George W. Bush (Hearts) John McCain” (2008), the sales of which have contributed to his wealth. Furthermore, he has co-authored two books with James Carville “Buck Up, Suck Up… and Come Back When You Foul Up: 12 Winning Secrets from the War Room” (2002), and “Take It Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future” (2006), further increasing his wealth.
Regarding his personal life, Paul has been married to Diane Friday since 1989; the couple has four sons, and the Begala family resides in Virginia.
Paul is a devout Roman Catholic.
Politicians
Vern Buchanan Net Worth
Born Vernon Gale Buchanan on the 8th May 1951 in Detroit, Michigan USA, he is a businessman and politician, a member of the Republican Party, best known to the world for serving as a representative of Florida’s 16th congressional district since 2007.
Have you ever wondered how rich Vern Buchanan is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Buchanan’s net worth is as high as $44 million, an amount earned through his successful careers.
Vern Buchanan Net Worth $44 Million
Vern is of part-Finnish ancestry since his maternal grandparents immigrated from the country to the USA. He grew up in Detroit with his five siblings. After high school matriculation, Vern enlisted into the Michigan Air National Guard where he spent the next six years. However, he was also focused on his education, attending Cleary University, from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He didn’t stop there as he obtained a Masters’ degree in business administration from the University of Detroit.
Before he had any political aspirations, Vern used his knowledge in business to launch a career as a businessman. Back in 1976 he teamed up with an owner of a Michigan printing company and promised him that he would help develop his business. The two started the American Speedy Printing, and in no time the company opened over 730 stores in 44 states. Unfortunately, Vern’s business acumen wasn’t all legal, and as a result the firm went bankrupt, while he himself had to pay $1.5 million to Michigan Corporation Act.
Regardless, he continued his career as he bought a Honda and Acura dealership in Ocala, Florida, developed his career as a car salesman and expanded his kingdom to two more car dealerships. He was quite successful as a car salesman until 2005, when he decided to change his focus to politics and as a result, sold the majority in his car dealerships.
Aside from having success with car dealerships, Vern also has two reinsurance companies in his ownership, Jamat Reinsurance Co., and Buchanan Reinsurance Co., and used these companies to provide extended warranty policies to his car buyers.
His political aspirations began to appear in 2006 when he ran in the 13th congressional district in Florida to replace incumbent Republican Katherine Harris. Vern was the winner of Republican primaries, defeating his Republican opponents Nancy Detert, and Tramm Hudson. And in the general elections, Vern was put up against Christine Jennings, just winning with 50.08% of the votes.
Vern was sworn in as Representative for Florida’s 13th Congressional District on 3 January 2007 and since then has been re-elected three more times quite easily, although his position changed as he became the Representative for Florida’s 16th district, as there has been a change in numbering Florida’s districts.
Regarding his personal life, Vern has been married to Sandra since 1976, with whom he has two children.
Vern is also quite active in the community; he has supported numerous nonprofit organizations, including Boys and Girls Club, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the American Heart Walk, the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes and many more.
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