Kim Chong-kon
Kim Chong-kon | |
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김종곤 | |
Republic of China (ROC) | |
In office July 1981 – April 1985 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Miryang, Korea, Empire of Japan | 21 November 1930
Died | 17 July 2022 | (aged 91)
Nationality | South Korean |
Political party | |
Spouse | Kim Sang-jo (김상조) |
Children | 3 sons |
Education | 4th class, Korea Naval Academy |
Awards |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Republic of Korea Navy |
Years of service | 1951–1981 |
Rank | Admiral |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 김종곤 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gim Jonggon |
McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chonggon |
Kim Chong-kon (
Early life and military career
Belonging to the Gimhae Kim clan,
In 1954, Kim Chong-kon was promoted to
On 31 January 1967, Kim ended his tenure as the captain of Chungmu, and was assigned to a naval station (해군통제부) as its chief of staff in 1968.
Diplomatic and political career
Kim Chong-kon retired from the post as Chief of Naval Operations on 14 May 1981,
On 11 April 1985, the South Korean government announced the replacement of its six ambassadors abroad, with Kim Chong-kon's post succeeded by Kim Sang-tae, a former
Personal life and awards
Kim Chong-kon married Kim Sang-jo (김상조), with whom he had three sons:
Kim died on 17 July 2022 at the age of 91. He was buried at the Seoul National Cemetery following farewell ceremony held at Samsung Seoul Hospital.[8][9]
Besides medals like the Chungmu's Order of Military Merit with silver star in 1953, the Hwarang's Order of Military Merit in 1966 and the Taiwanese Order of Brilliant Star 2nd rank in 1985, Kim was also awarded the Order of National Security Merit 4th rank (1968), Cheon-Su Medal (1971), Tong-il Medal (1979) and the Eulji's Order of Military Merit (1980).[3]
See also
References
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