Career
Tun Aung was born on 30 April 1949 to parents Kya Hein and Mya Khin. A native of Zipingyi village in Pyinoolwin Township, graduated from the Mandalay Arts and Science University with a Bachelor of Science in zoology in 1968. He was arrested in September 1988 for serving as chairman for the Nawnghkio Township General Strike Committee.