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John Linton

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John Linton, also known by his Korean name In Yo-han, is a South Korean politician and medical doctor serving as a member of the 22nd National Assembly. Born in Jeonju to a family of American missionaries, he became a naturalized South Korean citizen in 2012. A professor of family medicine at Yonsei University, he is widely recognized for his work in developing modern ambulance systems in South Korea and his humanitarian efforts in North Korea through the Eugene Bell Foundation. He entered politics as the chairman of the People Power Party's innovation committee in 2023 and was elected to the National Assembly in 2024.

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Born
1959-12-08 · 66 years old
Birth place
Jeonju, South Korea
Education
Yonsei University (Bachelor of Medicine), Korea University (Master's and PhD in Medicine)
Career
Professor of Family Medicine at Yonsei University, Director of the International Health Care Center at Severance Hospital, Chairman of the People Power Party Innovation Committee

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