Kim Seong-su
1951–1952 Vice President of South Korea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kim Seong-su (Korean: 김성수; October 11, 1891 – February 18, 1955), nicknamed Inchon, was a Korean educator, independence activist, journalist, entrepreneur, politician, and calligrapher. He served as the second Vice President of South Korea from 1951 to 1952. Kim Seong-su founded Korea University and The Dong-a Ilbo. He graduated from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, majoring in Political Science and Economics.[1]
In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Quick Facts 2nd Vice President of South Korea, President ...
Kim Seong-su | |
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김성수 | |
2nd Vice President of South Korea | |
In office 17 May 1951 – 29 May 1952 | |
President | Syngman Rhee |
Preceded by | Yi Si-yeong |
Succeeded by | Ham Tae-young |
Personal details | |
Born | (1891-10-11)October 11, 1891 Gochang, Jeolla Province, Joseon (now South Korea) |
Died | February 18, 1955(1955-02-18) (aged 63) Seoul, South Korea |
Political party | Korea Democratic Party |
Alma mater | Waseda University |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 김성수 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gim Seong-su |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Sŏngsu |
Art name | |
Hangul | 인촌 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Inchon |
McCune–Reischauer | Inch'on |
Courtesy name | |
Hangul | 판석 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Panseok |
McCune–Reischauer | P'ansŏk |
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