About Kim Yong-san
Lived 1922 – 2007 (aged 84). Kim Yong-san was a South Korean businessperson.
Kim Yong-san (October 13, 1922 – July 14, 2011) was a South Korean businessman. He was born in Siheung, Keiki-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan. 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. 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.
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Who was Kim Yong-san?
South Korean businessman
When was Kim Yong-san born?
Kim Yong-san was born on 13 October 1922.
When did Kim Yong-san die?
Kim Yong-san died on 14 July 2007.
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Kim Yong-san was a businessperson.
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Kim Yong-san was South Korean.
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