Kim Du-han


Kim Du-han, also spelled Kim Doo-han, was the leader of the Korean organised crime, right-wing activist, politician and the son of Kim Chwa-chin. His ho / pen name was Uisong.

Life

Career

Kim Du-han was the leader of the Jongro street gang during the time under the Japanese rule. He was considered to be the greatest fist fighter in Korea during his time.
After the end of Imperial Japanese rule in Korea, Kim joined Syngman Rhee's Liberal Party, where he served as a politician. He was elected to the Third National Assembly in 1954 and the Sixth National Assembly in 1965.

Personal life

Kim Du-han was the father of South Korean politician, Kim Eul-dong, and the grandfather to her son, South Korean actor Song Il-gook.

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