Limb Ben C. (Korean: 임병직; October 26, 1893 – September 21, 1976) was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea and President Syngman Rhee's personal secretary.
[1] Lim worked as President Rhee's personal secretary in the United States.
As Rhee's secretary in the U.S. committee, he delivered Rhee's personal letter to the minister of the Japanese embassy, demanding that he grant him approval for Korea's independence.
Upon returning to Korea, he became the second South Korean foreign minister.
[1] In 1976, the South Korean government posthumously honored him with the Order of Merit for National Foundation for his outstanding service and contribution to the Korean independence movement.