About Go Mi-Young
Lived 1967 – 2009 (aged 42). Go Mi-Young was a South Korean mountaineer, known for Eight-thousanders.
Go Mi-young (; March 3, 1967 – July 11, 2009) was a South Korean mountaineer.
Together with the Korean mountaineer Jae-Soo Kim, she became one of the first climbers to summit three 8,000-metre peaks in a single season when they climbed Makalu, Kangchenjunga, and Dhaulagiri in six weeks. In 2007, she summited Everest. On July 11, 2009, after reaching the top of Nanga Parbat, she fell off a cliff on the descent in bad weather and was later found dead.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Go Mi-Young?
South Korean mountain climber (1967-2009)
When was Go Mi-Young born?
Go Mi-Young was born on 3 March 1967 in Seoul.
When did Go Mi-Young die?
Go Mi-Young died on 11 July 2009 in Nanga Parbat.
What was Go Mi-Young's occupation?
Go Mi-Young was a mountaineer.
What was Go Mi-Young known for?
Go Mi-Young was known for Eight-thousanders.
What nationality was Go Mi-Young?
Go Mi-Young was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Go Mi-Young. https://biography.guide/go-mi-young/
MLA: "Go Mi-Young." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/go-mi-young/.
Chicago: "Go Mi-Young." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/go-mi-young/.
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