Kim Ŭngu

Kim Ŭngu
Born(1848-06-17)June 17, 1848
DiedOctober 4, 1878(1878-10-04) (aged 30)
SpouseLady Lee Bo-Ik (North Korea)
ChildrenKim Pohyŏn
Parents
  • Kim Song-Ryeong (father)
  • Na Hyeon-Jik (mother)
RelativesKim Ŭiguk, Kim Chongsu, Kim Insŏk
Korean name
Hangul
김응우
Hanja
金膺禹
RRGim Eungu
MRKim Ŭngu

Kim Ŭngu (Korean: 김응우; June 17, 1848 – October 4, 1878) was a Mangyongdae farmer who was the father of Kim Pohyŏn, 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.