Kim Yong-ki

Kim Yong-ki (1908–1988) was a South Korean agrarian movement leader, Christian and philosopher. He was a pioneer in waste land cultivation, and strove to demonstrate through his work that life as a farmer can be fulfilling and productive. His mission was to induce dynamic spiritual, inspirational, and economic change in rural areas of South Korea. He is considered one of the founding fathers of the New Community Movement, the foundation of South Korea's modernization.[2] He founded the Canaan School in Gwangju, Gyeonggi, in 1962.[1] In recognition of his work, he was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public service in 1966.[2]

For the footballer, see Kim Yong-gi (footballer).
Kim Yong-ki
Born(1908-09-05)September 5, 1908
Bong-an Village, Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, Korea[1]
DiedAugust 1, 1988(1988-08-01) (aged 79)
Seoul, South Korea
Resting place2nd Canaan Farmer's School in Gangwon-do, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Known forSouth Korean agrarian movement leader
Spouse(s)Kim Bonghee
Children5
AwardsRamon Magsaysay Award, Inchon Cultural Award, Order of Saemaeul Service Merit,
Korean name
Hangul
김용기
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Yong-gi
McCune–ReischauerKim Yong'gi
WebsiteIlga Memorial Foundation

References
  1. "가나안학교 설립 김용기 전기 출간". Korea Economic Daily. 2009-04-06. Retrieved 2013-05-13.
  2. "Biography of Kim Yong-Ki". Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation. Retrieved 2013-05-13.


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