Kim Kyu-sik 1881 – 1950

Biography

Kim Kyu-sik was born on January 29, 1881, in Dongnae District during a transformative period in Korean history. He devoted his life to service as both a politician and academic, contributing his talents during years of significant change for his nation. His work reflected a commitment to Korea’s development during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

On December 10, 1950, Kim Kyu-sik passed away in Manpo following a stroke. He was sixty-nine years old. His final resting place was chosen with honor—he was laid to rest at the Patriotic Martyrs’ Cemetery in Hyongjesan-guyok, North Korea, a testament to the regard in which he was held by his community.

Though nearly a century has passed since his birth, Kim Kyu-sik’s legacy endures through his contributions to Korean political and intellectual life. His interment among Korea’s honored patriots reflects a life dedicated to service and principle.