In 2006 he became the first Asian in more than 30 years to be elected Secretary General of the U.N.
[DOC] [TLE] HSS Korea - Ban Ki-moon's Candidacy for UN Secretary General [PAR] Jun 13, 2006 ... As Kofi Annan's term in office as UN Secretary-General ends in ... announced his 
run for the post on February 13th 2006.