KIM GU

By: Brianda Perea, Ashley

Herrera , Monserrat Hernandez

Period 2

May 26 2016
Kim Gu was born in
Baegon-dong, Haeju,
Kwanghae, Joseon,
Dynasty on August 29,
1876.
Who is Kim Gu?
Kim Gu is a pronunciation, also known by his pen name
baekbeom. He was the sixth and the last premier of the
Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, a leader of
Korean independence movement against the japanese
Empire, and a reunification activist after 1945.
1885
When Kim was 9 years old
he studied Chinese classics
at a traditional community
school.
 1892
Kim applied for the
Gwageo (Imperial
Examination) of
Joseon at the age of
16 but failed
 1893
He joined the Donghak

movement, a rebellion

against government and

Foreign oppressions

Kim Gu after changed his name to Kim

Changsoo. He was chosen the district leader of

Palbong.
 1896

Kim at age 20 attacked

The Royal Army unit, the

Attacked fail and Kim went

Into hiding

1897

Kim was tortured and

Sentenced to death.

Kim went to prison.

In prison Kim taught fellow

prisoners about Western

Culture and science.

 1899

Kim returned to Hwanghae

and devoted himself to the

enlightenment and education

1898 of the korean people.

Kim broke out of prison and

Escaped into Magoksa, a

Buddhist temple in Gongju.

 1910

The japanese colonial government arrested An

Myung-geun, a cousin of the An Jung-gen who

killed Ito Hirobumi. Kim, who a close friend of An

Myung-geun was suspected of being an

accomplice and arrested as well. There was no

evidence linking Kim to the assassination so he

was released from prison after 3 years.

 Kim eventually grew up and had five kids. One of

Kimś Family
Kim’s son was named Kim Shin. He was a
authorizing member of Republic of Korea Air Force.
The Republic of Korea Air Force also known as the
ROK Air Force is the service branch of South Korea.
The ROK has about 450 combat aircraft of American
design and a few Russian, European. Kim shin is
now the director of the Kim Koo Museum and
Library. Kim’s first son, became a professional in
1958 when he was 15. He was famous for diverting
in the 60’s and 70’s. He is the managing director for
the Hanguk Kiwon. Kim had two daughter on of the
was named Shim-Eun-Kung. She became a South
Korean actress. She had dotted in a number of films
and television drama. Kim Koo’s other Daughter was
Kim-Hwa-kyung. There isn't any information about
what really happened to her but she became a
photographer. Many people admire him for his
patriotism and bravery. Kim didn’t really have a good
relationship with his family. He got divorced after 18
years of marriage.
 1941

Kim established the Korean Liberation Army. Kim declared war on

Japan and Germany. In 1948 Kim was nominated as a candidate for

the office of the first president of the Republic.

 1949

Kim Gu was assassinated by Lieutenant

Anh Do-hee. Anh shot Kim four times. Anh

stated that he killed Kim because he saw

Kim as an agent of the Soviet Union.

Thank You