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Tom Kim (physician)

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Tom Kim
Hangul
김유근
Revised RomanizationKim Yu-geun
McCune–ReischauerKim 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

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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

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  • Five Fingers: The Story of the Free Medical Clinic of America[2]

Awards

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  • Order of Civil Merit of South Korea[3]
  • Anderson County Hero Award[4]

References

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  1. ^ Chun Sung-woo (1 November 2010). "Korean American doctor receives highest order". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  2. ^ Christian doctor serves others and documents clinic's success March 31, 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel
  3. ^ Dr. Tom Kim receives prestigious award from South Korea Oct 28, 2010 WBIR-TV Knoxville
  4. ^ Dr. Tom Kim, Coal Creek volunteer, receives Anderson County Hero Award
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