“Syngman ___, first president of South Korea” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RHEE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Syngman ___, first president of South Korea”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 10, 2026, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.