Kim Yong-san

Kim Yong-san (October 13, 1922 – July 14, 2011) was a Korean businessman. He was born in Siheung, Gyeonggi province.[1] He is a pioneer in the industrialization of South Korea, specifically the construction business. In 1948 he founded the Kukdong Business Group, one of the largest construction companies in South Korea.[2] His company has built many famous projects which include; KLCC Building in Kuala Lumpur (currently the third tallest building in the world), Korea World Trade Center, as well as many other projects, both domestically and internationally.

In this Korean name, the family name is Kim.
Kim Yong-san
Hangul
김용산
Hanja
金用山
Revised RomanizationGim Yong-san
McCune–ReischauerKim Yong-san

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References
  1. 고객센터 (2007-07-15). "네이트 인물검색". People.nate.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  2. 김용산 前극동건설 회장 별세 (in Korean). hankyung. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2010-01-22.


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