Tom Kim (physician)
| Tom Kim | |
| Hangul | 김유근 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Kim Yu-geun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Yu-gŭn |
Kim Yu-geun (Korean: 김유근), known as Dr. Tom Kim, is a Korean-American physician who runs a free clinic called the Free Medical Clinic of America for the poor. In 2010, he received the Order of Civil Merit from the South Korean government.[1]
Early life
[edit]Kim was born in North Korea but moved to South Korea with his family in 1951, when he was 6 years old. He later moved to the United States.
Bibliography
[edit]- Five Fingers: The Story of the Free Medical Clinic of America[2]
Awards
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Chun Sung-woo (1 November 2010). "Korean American doctor receives highest order". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ Christian doctor serves others and documents clinic's success March 31, 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel
- ^ Dr. Tom Kim receives prestigious award from South Korea Oct 28, 2010 WBIR-TV Knoxville
- ^ Dr. Tom Kim, Coal Creek volunteer, receives Anderson County Hero Award