| Tom Kim | |
| Hangul | 김유근 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Kim Yu-geun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Yu-gŭn |
Kim Yu-geun (Korean: 김유근), known as Dr. Tom Kim, is a Korean-American physician who runs a free clinic called the Free Medical Clinic of America for the poor. In 2010, he received the Order of Civil Merit from the South Korean government.
Early life
Kim was born in North Korea but moved to South Korea with his family in 1951, when he was 6 years old. He later moved to the United States.
Bibliography
- Five Fingers: The Story of the Free Medical Clinic of America
Awards
- Order of Civil Merit of South Korea
- Anderson County Hero Award
References
- Chun Sung-woo (1 November 2010). "Korean American doctor receives highest order". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- Christian doctor serves others and documents clinic's success March 31, 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel
- Dr. Tom Kim receives prestigious award from South Korea Oct 28, 2010 WBIR-TV Knoxville
- Dr. Tom Kim, Coal Creek volunteer, receives Anderson County Hero Award