Kim Ung-u

Kim Ung-u (Korean: 김응우; June 17, 1848 – October 4, 1878) was a Mangyongdae farmer who was the father of Kim Bo-hyon, grandfather of Kim Hyong-jik, great-grandfather of Kim Il Sung, and ancestor of the Kim family. In North Korea, he is a national hero.

Kim Ung-u
Born(1848-06-17)June 17, 1848
Mangyongdae, Joseon
DiedOctober 4, 1878(1878-10-04) (aged 30)
SpouseLady Lee (North Korea)
ChildrenKim Bo-hyon
Parents
  • Song-ryong Kim (father)
  • Hyon-jik Na (mother)
RelativesUi-guk Kim, Jong-su Kim, In-sok Kim
Korean name
Hunminjeongeum
김응우
Hanja
金膺禹
Revised RomanizationGim Eung-u
McCune–ReischauerKim Ŭng-u
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