Kim Kyu-sik

ModernPoliticianKorea1881 — 1950

Korean independence moderate, kidnapped to North.

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Quick Facts

Born

1881

Died

1950

Country

Korea

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)28

Total Score43.0

Kim Kyu-sik — Complete Timeline

1944 AD

Served as Vice President of the Korean Provisional GovernmentPolitical Action◆ Major

Kim Kyu-sik was elected Vice President of the Korean Provisional Government in Chongqing, China. He worked alongside President Kim Gu to coordinate the independence movement and represent Korean interests to the Allies during World War II.

Korean IndependenceProvisional GovernmentDiplomacy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1947 AD

Led the Korean delegation to the United NationsPolitical Action◆ Major

Kim Kyu-sik headed the Korean delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in 1947, advocating for Korean independence and unification. He presented Korea's case to the international community, but the UN ultimately approved separate elections in the South.

United NationsKorean IndependenceDiplomacy

Impact: global

1948 AD

Participated in the North-South negotiationsPolitical Action◆ Major

In 1948, Kim Kyu-sik traveled to Pyongyang to participate in the North-South Joint Conference, a meeting of political leaders from both sides of the 38th parallel. He sought a peaceful unification, but the talks failed due to ideological differences and Soviet influence.

Korean UnificationNegotiationsCold War

Impact: national

1950 AD

Kidnapped to North KoreaPolitical Action◆ Major

During the Korean War, Kim Kyu-sik was captured by North Korean forces in Seoul and forcibly taken to North Korea. He was held there under house arrest, unable to return to the South, and died in captivity in 1950.

Korean WarKidnappingPolitical Prisoner

Impact: nationaltragic