Tom Kim (physician) explained

Hangul:	김유근
Rr:	Kim Yu-geun
Mr:	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.^[1]

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^[2]

Awards

• Order of Civil Merit of South Korea^[3]
• Anderson County Hero Award^[4]

External links

• The Free Medical Clinic of America
• 미국에서 17년간 무료의술 한인의사

Notes and References

1. News: Chun Sung-woo . Korean American doctor receives highest order . 2 October 2022 . . 1 November 2010.
2. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/mar/31/a-new-mission/ Christian doctor serves others and documents clinic's success
3. http://www.wbir.com/news/article/140237/8/Dr-Tom-Kim-receives-prestigious-award-from-South-Korea Dr. Tom Kim receives prestigious award from South Korea
4. http://www.coalcreekaml.com/DrKimHero.htm Dr. Tom Kim, Coal Creek volunteer, receives Anderson County Hero Award