Nguyen Cao Ky

Nguyen Cao Ky (Vietnamese: Nguyễn Cao Kỳ, Chinese: ???/???) (born 1930) is a Vietnamese politician, who served as Prime Minister of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967, and then Vice President until his retirement from politics in 1971.

Life in Exile

After the defeat of South Vietnam by North Vietnam in 1975, Ky fled to the United States, and settled in California. He made headlines in 2004 by being the first South Vietnamese leader to visit Vietnam since the war. He returned there again in early 2005, this time accompanied by his current wife. They attended a formal reception given by Vietnam's leaders to representatives of overseas Vietnamese and announced his dicision to move back to Vietnam to live permanently. Ky also declared he would try to help bring more investments to Vietnam.

Related Topics:
North Vietnam - United States - 2004

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Ky was well-known for his flamboyant and colorful personality and dress during his younger days. His trademark fasion accessory was a purple scarf (while he was in uniform in the 1960's and 70's) and he was rarely seen without a cigarette. A purported "ladies man," Ky was married three times and fathered at least six children.

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Ky's daughter, Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen (Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên), is a well-known personality in the overseas Vietnamese entertainment industry (usually in the role of MC for musical programs).

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