Career
He was the Minister of National Defense (May 7, 1951 - March 29, 1952), Mayor of Seoul (June 6, 1949 - May 7, 1951). He was the leader of Liberal Party and supporter of Syngman Rhee (as a President). The Liberal Party held power from 1948 to 1960.
In March 15, 1960, South of Korea held a presidential election.
Liberal Party(including Syngman Rhee ang Lee Ki-poong) has electoral fraud. As a result of the electoral fraud, the April Revolution took place in April 1960.
President Rhee resigned in April 26, 1960. Lee Ki-poong"s family also resigned.
In April 28 1960, Lee Ki-poong"s first son, Lee Kang-seok (1937 - April 28, 1960) shot Lee Ki-poong and his family and then killed himself.