Through the POSCO TJ Park Foundation and his lectures, he went on pressing the case for the next generation and the country’s future.
- 2001age 74
Undergoes surgery in New York, at a Cornell University hospital, to remove a cyst beneath the lung.
- 2002age 75
Returns to Korea after the surgery. Pohang Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. changes its name to POSCO.
- 2003age 76
Invited as an adviser to the China Development Research Foundation, he speaks on the Chinese economy at the China Development Forum 2003 at Diaoyutai in Beijing.
- 2004age 77
The biography “Park Tae-joon, the World’s Greatest Steelman” is published.
- 2008age 81
Becomes chairman of the POSCO TJ Park Foundation.
The first POSCO TJ Park Prize ceremony - 2010age 83
Gives a special lecture at Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
- 2011age 84
Dies at 5:20 p.m. on 13 December, and is buried at the Seoul National Cemetery in the section for those who rendered distinguished service to the state.
His grave at the Seoul National Cemetery
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