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Gwangsan Kim Clan
The Gwangsan Kim clan () is a Korean clan with its bon-gwan located in Gwangsan, present-day Gwangju. The members of the Gwangsan Kim clan are the descendants of Kim Hŭng-gwang (), the third son of Sinmu of Silla, King Sinmu of Silla, the 45th monarch of the Silla. The family has produced eminent Neo-Confucianism, Neo-Confucian scholars during the Joseon, Joseon Dynasty, including Kim Jang-saeng, Kim Jip, and Kim Man-jung. Joseon Dynasty * Kim Jang-saeng (1548–1631), Joseon Neo-Confucian scholar, politician, and writer * Kim Tŏngnyŏng (1567–1596), Joseon Imjin War general * Kim Jip (1574–1656), Joseon Neo-Confucian scholar, politician, and writer * Kim Man-jung (1637–1692), Korean novelist and politician * Queen Ingyeong (1661–1680), Joseon queen consort Known descendants * Maria Kim (1891–1944), Korean independence activist * Stephen Kim Sou-hwan (1922–2009), South Korean cardinal * Kim Yong-san (1922–2011), South Korean businessman * Kim Chunsu (1922 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Korea
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the northern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders China and Russia to the north at the Yalu River, Yalu (Amnok) and Tumen River, Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The country's western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. North Korea, like South Korea, claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of North Korea, adjacent islands. Pyongyang is the capital and largest city. The Korean Peninsula was first inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its Gojoseon, first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Unified Silla, Silla and Balhae in the late 7th century, Korea was ruled by the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JoongAng Ilbo
''The JoongAng'', formerly known as ''JoongAng Ilbo'' (), is a South Korean daily newspaper published in Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the three biggest newspapers in South Korea, and a newspaper of record for South Korea. The paper also publishes an English edition, ''Korea JoongAng Daily'', in alliance with the ''International New York Times''. It is often regarded as the holding company of JoongAng Group ''chaebol'' (a spin-off from Samsung) as it is owner of various affiliates, such as the broadcast station and drama producing company JTBC, and movie theatres chain Megabox. History It was first published on September 22, 1965, by Lee Byung-chul, the founder of Samsung Group which once owned the Tongyang Broadcasting Company (TBC). In 1980, ''JoongAng Ilbo'' gave up TBC and TBC merged with KBS. ''JoongAng Ilbo'' is the pioneer in South Korea for the use of horizontal copy layout, topical sections, and specialist reporters with investigative reporting teams. Since Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Seon-dong (politician, Born 1963)
Kim Seon-dong (, born 9 October 1963) is a South Korean politician who served as the Secretary-General of the United Future Party (UFP; People Power Party since 2 September 2020) from 28 May 2020 until his resignation on 14 October 2020. Prior to this, he was the Member of the National Assembly for Dobong 2nd constituency (2008–2012; 2016-2020). Career Kim entered to politics as the Administrative Secretary of the Office of the President under Kim Young-sam cabinet. He was also an aide to the Grand National Party (GNP) presidential candidate Lee Hoi-chang during the 2002 presidential election. He was firstly elected to the National Assembly in 2008 election, defeating the United Democratic Party (UDP) candidate Yoo In-tae. However, he lost to Yoo in 2012 election; he could only made a comeback when Yoo was not selected the Democratic candidate prior to 2016 election. He is a pro-Park Geun-hye figure but not a hardliner. During the 1st term as an MP, he was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Eung-soo
Kim Eung-soo (; born February 12, 1961) is a South Korean actor. Kim lived in Japan for seven years, where he studied filmmaking at the Japan Institute of the Moving Image. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Web shows Music video appearances Theater Ambassadorship * Honorary Military of Muju (2022) Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Eung-soo 1961 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male web series actors Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Male actors from South Chungcheong Province 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Gwangsan Kim clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Kap-soo
Kim Kap-soo (; born April 7, 1957) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 1977, Kim has had a long career on the stage, in television dramas and film. In addition to acting full-time, he also has his own master class acting studio. Career Kim Kap-soo began his acting career in 1977 as the first generation of the Hyundai Theater. Kim Kap-soo gained recognition for his outstanding performance in the 1984 play "The Silence of the Master," which portrayed the life of Han Yong-un (Monk Manhae). Kim dedicatedly portrayed the role of Han Yong-un for three consecutive months at the Seoul Sesil Theater. He further solidified his reputation with roles in movies like '' The Taebaek Mountain'' and "Horrible Love." In 2000, in the KBS1 drama '' Taejo Wang Geon,'' Kim Gap-soo shines as a loyal royal scribe, showcasing his talent and establishing himself as a standout in the series. He, who is also the head of the theater company 'Actors' World', took time between his appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Hwang-sik
Kim Hwang-sik (; born 9 August 1948) is a South Korean lawyer and politician who served as the prime minister of South Korea from October 2010 to February 2013 under President Lee Myung-bak. He was the former Chairperson of the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI). He was the only member in the Lee Myung-bak Government who came from the liberal Honam Region. Biography He was born in Jangseong, studied law at Marburg University (Germany) and graduated from Seoul National University. He passed National Judicial Examination and had since made rounds through regional courts as a judge. He served as a Supreme Court justice from 2005 to 2008. He has served as the Chairperson of Board of Audit and Inspection from September 2008. On 16 September 2010, he was nominated as the new prime minister. After the National Assembly's confirmation hearing on 29 September, Kim was confirmed as the Prime Minister on October 1, 2010. Kim quit the BAI post just halfway into its four-year term; he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do-ol
Kim Yong-ok (; born June 14, 1948) is a South Korean philosopher. His art name is Do-ol. His name is sometimes rendered as To-ol Kim Young-oak. Career and education Kim Yong-ok (literally "Gold Dragon Jade") was born June 14, 1948, in Cheonan. Once a leading professor of the Oriental Classics at Korea University, Kim became a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a playwright and movie-director, and is now professor emeritus of Chung-ang University. He lectures on KBS TV on his modern interpretations of classical Daoism ( Lao-tzu), the Analects of Confucius, and Zen Buddhism (the Diamond Sutra). Kim graduated from Korea University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy. He received master's degrees at both the National Taiwan University and the University of Tokyo. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, his paper being about Wang Fuzhi. He also received a Doctor of Oriental Medicine from Wonkwang University. Lawsuit In June 2019, Kim was sued for defamation by the family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jang-soo
General (Ret.) Kim Jang-soo (; born February 28, 1948), ROKA, was the 37th Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army and the 40th Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense. He was a Grand National Party Representative in the National Assembly of South Korea from 2008 to 2012. Kim graduated from the Republic of Korea Military Academy in 1971. He graduated from Korea National Defense University in 1988, then he earned a master's degree in Arts at Graduate School of Public Administration, Yonsei University Yonsei University () is a Private university, private Christian university, Christian research university located in Seoul, South Korea. Yonsei is one of the three most prestigious universities in the country, part of a group referred to as SK ... in 1989. His assignments as a general officer were Chief, Operations Division, First Army (FROKA), Commanding General, 6th Infantry Division (1997–1999), Director, Operational Planning, Joint Chiefs of Staff (1999– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyginus Kim Hee-jong
Hyginus Kim Hee-jong (; born January 21, 1947) is a Roman Catholic priest. He was the 5th Archbishop and current Archbishop Emeritus, of Gwangju. Born in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, Korea in 1947, he was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Gwangju Gwangju (; ), formerly romanized as Kwangju, is South Korea's list of cities in South Korea, sixth-largest metropolis. It is a designated Special cities of South Korea, metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home ... in 1975. On 24 June 2003, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese. On 25 March 2010, he succeeded Archbishop Andreas Choi Chang-mou. He was elected President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea in 2014. References External linksProfile from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Yong-gun
Kim Yong-gun (; born May 8, 1946) is a South Korean actor. His sons Ha Jung-woo and Cha Hyun-woo are also actors. Filmography Film Television series Variety shows Music video Awards References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Yong-gun Male actors from Seoul South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors 1946 births Living people Gwangsan Kim clan People from Yongsan District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Woo-choong
Kim Woo-Choong (;19 December 1936 – 9 December 2019) was a South Korean businessman who was the founder and chairman of Daewoo Group until its collapse in 1999. Early life and education Born in Daegu, Kim is the son of a former school teacher-turned provincial governor of North Gyeongsang Province, who was kidnapped and taken to North Korea while Kim was a teenager. Kim became a newspaper delivery boy and sold various items. Kim's father was a mentor of South Korean president Park Chung Hee, who eventually supported Kim. Kim graduated from Kyunggi High School, then finished his education with a Bachelor of Economics at Yonsei University in Seoul. Career In 1967, Kim began a small textiles trading corporation with five other associates. Kim rapidly expanded the renamed Daewoo Group by using borrowed money to purchase near-bankrupt companies. By the 1980s, Daewoo ranked as the third-largest chaebol. By the 1990s, Daewoo ranked second largest in assets and third in revenu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Yong Sop
Kim Yong Sop (; 8 October 1931 - 20 October 2020) was a South Korean scholar, historian, and honorary professor at Yonsei University. Kim is known for influencing change in Korea. Korea was seen as a country whose development was due to colonization. Kim showed how capitalism was already changing Korea. Through nine books and over fifty years, his research on agricultural history from the late Joseon period to modern Korea explores how Joseon Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ... could develop and sustain a capitalist society. He was awarded the first Korean Studies Literature award with his nine books. Kim's work used extensive data and a variety of evidence to document Joseon's transformation move into a capitalist society, showing that Japanese colonization was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
