Kim Jong-pil 1926 – 2018

Biography

Kim Jong-pil was born on January 7, 1926, in Buyeo County, beginning a life that would span nearly a century of significant change in Korea. Throughout his adult years, he devoted himself to public service as a South Korean politician, witnessing and participating in pivotal moments of his nation’s modern history. His long career reflected his commitment to engaging with the political landscape during a transformative period for the Korean peninsula.

On June 23, 2018, Kim Jong-pil passed away in Seoul at the age of 92, his death resulting from respiratory failure. His passing marked the end of an era for those who had known him through decades of political engagement. Though his final resting place was not formally recorded, his legacy remained within the memories of those whose lives intersected with his work and influence during Korea’s complex twentieth century.