Kim Seong-su ( Korean : 김성수 ; October 11, 1891 – February 18, 1955), art name Inchon , was a Korean educator, independence activist, journalist, entrepreneur, politician, and calligrapher. He served as the second Vice President of South Korea from 1951 to 1952. Kim Seong-su founded Korea University and The Dong-a Ilbo . He graduated from Waseda University in Tokyo , Japan , majoring in Political Science and Economics .
17-518: Inchon Kim Seong-su (1891–1955) was a South Korean educator, journalist and politician. Gim Seong-su or Kim Song-su ( Korean : 김성수 ) may also refer to: Kim Seong-su Kim was born in Gochang County , North Jeolla Province , Joseon . He graduated from Waseda University in Japan in 1914. From 1897, Kim Seong-su studied under Han Hak-ju. In 1904, he married Go Kwang-seok (高光錫),
34-893: A national university in Korea, being appointed as a custodian for the membership fees of the Joseon Minrip University Foundation Association. He resigned from his position at The Dong-a Ilbo in April 1924 but returned in September as an advisor, eventually assuming the roles of President, executive director, and managing director in October. He resigned from these positions in October 1927 and left his directorship at Kyungsung Spinning in March 1928. In February 1929, Kim, along with seven others including his stepfather Kim Gi-jung, established
51-405: A regular educational institution and assumed the position of principal. In the same year, he acquired Kyungsung Jiknyu Joint Stock Company and began a textile business. He resigned from his position as principal of Central School in March 1918 to focus on business management, but facing decline, he began the establishment of Kyungsung Spinning. Kim Seong-su participated in the early planning stages of
68-1475: Is a prize given to individuals in public service, journalists, and academics for achievements in their field. The award is named after the nickname of Kim Seong-su ; the second Vice President of South Korea and founder of Korea University , The Dong-a Ilbo and Gyeongseong Textiles. The annual award is presented with a prize of KRW 100 million, a citation and a medal on October 11 which is Kim's birthday. Laureates [ edit ] Education Media (Press) Literature Academics Industrial Technology Public Service 1987 – Ham Seok-heon ( 함석헌 ) Hwang Sun-won ( 황순원 ) Lee Ho Wang ( 이호왕 ) Korea University – Kkottongnae of Jesus Foundation ( 꽃동네 ) 1988 Cho Yongku (조용구) Baemyung Academy – Pak Tu-jin ( 박두진 ) Kim Wonyong (김원용) Seoul National University – – 1989 – – Kim Seong-han ( 김성한 ) Lee Eunung (이은웅) Seoul National University Choe Taeseop (최태섭) LX Glas Choe Gwihui (최귀희) Freedom Rehabilitation Center 1990 Lee Sanghun (이상훈) Personality Development Research Institute – Pak Kyongni ( 박경리 ) Lee Ki-baik ( 이기백 ) Hallym University – – 1991 – Bak Gwonsang ( 박권상 ) Pak Jaesam ( 박재삼 ) Baek Yonggyun (백용균) Hanyang University Kim Seonhong (김선홍) Kia Kim Ki-chang ( 김기창 ) Korea Association of
85-4790: The Arts ( 서울예술대학교 ) – – Han Sangbok ( 한상복 ) Seoul Mational University Jo Jaepil ( 조재필 ) Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology – Education Media and culture Humanities and society Science and technology Special Prize 2014 Ahn Byeongyeong ( 안병영 ) Korean Language Society ( 한글 학회 ) Kim Gyeongdong (김경동) KAIST Yu Jinnyeong (유진녕) LG Electronics – 2015 Ryu Gyeonghui (류경희) Salesio Girls' High School ( 살레시오여자고등학교 ) Han Jongu (한종우) Gwangseonggok Press and Culture Foundation ( 성곡언론문화재단 ) Kim Hakju (김학주) Seoul National University Seo Yeongjun (서영준) Seoul National University 이용훈 Inchon Foundation 성낙인 Seoul National University – 2016 Hong Seongdae ( 홍성대 ) Sangsan Academy Kim Byeongik (김병익) Baek Wangi (백완기) Korea University Yeom Han-woong ( 염한웅 ) Pohang University of Science and Technology – 2017 Kim Hyeongseok (김형석) Yonsei University Kang Hyo (강효) Juilliard School Lee Sangseop (이상섭) Yonsei University Kim Jongseung (김종승) Korea University – 2018 Kim Jonggi ( 김종기 ) Blue Tree Cheongyedan Han Taesuk (한태숙) Lee Jeongsik (이정식) University of Pennsylvania Hwang Cheolseong (황철성) Seoul National University – 2019 Lee Donhui (이돈희) Seoul National University Han Gang (한강) Kim Hodong (김호동) Seoul National University Bak Byeonguk (박병욱) Seoul National University – 2020 Handong Global University ( 한동대학교 ) Bong Joon-ho ( 봉준호 ) – Cha Gukheon (차국헌) Seoul National University – 2021 Ajou Motor College ( 아주자동차대학교 ) Bak Seeun (박세은) Lee Jonghwa (이종화) Korea University Seon Yangguk (선양국) Hanyang University – 2022 Korean Minjok Leadership Academy ( 민족사관고등학교 ) Lee Suji (이수지) Kim Inhwan (김인환) Korea University Kwon Sung-Hoon (권성훈) Seoul National University Korea Aerospace Research Institute Korean Launch Vehicle Development Division 2023 Lee Daebong (이대봉) Seoul Arts Academy and Chambit Group Kim Jonggyu (김종규) – Choe Sunwon (최순원) Massachusetts Institute of Technology – See also [ edit ] Kyung-Ahm Prize Korea Science Award References [ edit ] ^ "Soonwon Choi wins 2024 Inchon Award" . MIT Center for Theoretical Physics . Massachusetts Institute of Technology . 19 September 2023 . Retrieved 24 April 2024 . ^ "15 November 2019" . Institute of Mathematical Statistics . Retrieved 24 April 2024 . ^ "[15회 인촌상 산업기술부문 수상자]강명순씨 ＂세계적 기계강국 꿈＂" . The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 19 September 2009 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "제18회 인촌상 시상식…각계인사 참석 축하" . Naver (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo . 12 October 2004 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "[제19회 인촌상 수상자]仁村賞 영광의 얼굴들" . Naver (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo . 13 September 2005 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "20회 인촌상 수상자 발표" . Seoul Shinmun (in Korean). 14 September 2006 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "[시상]14회 인촌상 시상식 각계인사 참석 축하" . The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 22 September 2009 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "[제24회 인촌상 수상자]仁村賞 영광의 얼굴들… 수상소감과 공적" . The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 14 September 2010 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "제25회 인촌상 시상식… 정범식씨 등 5명 수상" . Munhwa Ilbo (in Korean). 12 October 2011 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "Profile" . Gachon University . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "대한민국 위한 큰 걸음… 영광의 얼굴들" . The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 5 September 2017 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "대한민국 위한 큰 걸음… 영광의 얼굴들" . The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 2018-09-06 . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "ALD 2022 Innovator Awardee" . AVS 22nd International Conference on Atomic Layer Deposition . American Vacuum Society . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "Awards" . Department of Statistics . Seoul National University . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "Selected Government projects" . Handong University . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "Dr. Jong-Wha Lee" . Economics Department . Korea University . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "Professor" . Department of Energy Engineering . Hanyang University . Retrieved 26 April 2024 . ^ "Professor Sung-Hoon Kwon awarded
102-573: The Central Institute ( 중앙학원 ), a foundation corporation, with a capital of 600,000 won. He took on the role of principal at Central High School in September 1931. In March 1932, he acquired the financially struggling Boseong Professional School and served as its principal until June 1935. In March 1935, Kim was appointed as the director and board member of the Joseon Commemorative Book Publishing Office. In November, he
119-4534: The Deaf 1992 Lee Changro (이창로) Daegwang Academy Christian Broadcasting System ( 기독교방송 ) Yun Seokjung ( 윤석중 ) Kim Taegil ( 김태길 ) Seoul National University – Yu Gyeongun (유경운) Yeosu Aeyang Rehabilitation Hospital 1993 Sogang University Han Mannyeon (한만년) – Lee Jucheon ( 이주천 ) KAIST Kim Hyangsu (김향수) Anam Group – 1994 Kim Aema (김애마) Ewha Womans University – Choi Il-nam ( 최일남 ) Lee Giyeong (이기영) Dongguk University – Underwood family 1995 Im Seokjae (임석재) Seoul National University – Pi Chun-deuk ( 피천득 ) Yoon Nung-min ( 윤능민 ) Sogang University Kim Jaecheol (김재철) Dongwon Industries – 1996 Kim Dongguk (김동국) Subong Rehabilitation Center – Kim Jong-gil ( 김종길 ) Bak Songbae (박송배) KAIST Huh Chin-kyu ( 허진규 ) Iljin Group Kang Seongsuk (강성숙) 1997 Hyun Soong-jong ( 현승종 ) Konkuk University – – Jo Gijun (조기준) Korea University Lee Yongtae (이용태) TriGem – 1998 – – Kim Chunsu ( 김춘수 ) – – Won Gyeongseon (원경선) Pulmuone 1999 Kim Jongcheol (김종철) – – Lee Sangsu (이상수) – – 2000 – Kim Seongjae (김성재) Iljisa Park Wan-suh ( 박완서 ) – Ahn Cheol-soo ( 안철수 ) Jo Ara (조아라) YWCA 2001 Eom Gyubaek (엄규백) Yangchung High School – – Hyeoncheol (이현철) Kang Myeongsun (강명순) Hanyang University – 2002 – – Yu Jongho ( 유종호 ) Yonsei University – Yun Jongyong( 윤종용 ) Samsung Electronics Jeon Bongyun (전봉윤) Down Center 2003 Jeong Beommo ( 정범모 ) Hallym University Bak Maengho (박맹호) Minumsa Temple Yi Cheong-jun ( 이청준 ) Bak Jonghyeon (박종현) Sungkyunkwan University – – Education Publishing Industrial Technology Humanities and Social Sciences Natural Science Public Service 2004 Jeong Uisuk ( 정의숙 ) Ewha Haktang – Kim Ssangsu (김쌍수) LG Electronics Kim Chungryeol (김충렬) Korea University Ihm Jisoon ( 임지순 ) Seoul National University Han Myeongja (한명자) Geumgwan Health Clinic 2005 – Kwanhun Club ( 관훈클럽 ) Chung Mong-koo ( 정몽구 ) Hyundai Motor Group Kim Uchang ( 김우창 ) Korea University Hwang Woo-suk ( 황우석 ) Seoul National University 2006 Jo Wangyu ( 조완규 ) Ministry of Education Lee Giung (이기웅) Yeolhwadang Book Publishing Lee Gutaek ( 이구택 ) POSCO Park Ynhui ( 박이문 ) Yonsei University Jang Jin (장진) Kyung Hee University Kim Jongtae (김종태) Peace Village 2007 – Nam Siuk (남시욱) Sejong University Heo Dongsu ( 허동수 ) GS Caltex Ko Beomseo (고범서) Hallym University Kang Seokjung (강석중) KAIST Jang Sunmyeong (장순명) Miryang Yeongnam Hospital 2008 Suh Nam-pyo ( 서남표 ) KAIST Jeong Jinseok (정진석) Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Heo Yeongseop (허영섭) Green Cross Cha Hasun ( 차하순 ) Sogang University Kuk Young ( 국양 ) Seoul National University – 2009 Lee Wonhui ( 이원희 ) Daewon Academy – Choe Gilseon ( 최길선 ) HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Kim Hwayeong ( 김화영 ) Korea University Hwang Inhwan (황인환) Pohang University of Science and Technology Fountain House (태화 샘솟는 집) 2010 – Lee Myeongdong (이명동) The Dong-a Ilbo Kim Jeongsik (김정식) DaeDuck Electronics – Cheon Jinwoo ( 천진우 ) Yonsei University Kim Cheonju (김천주) Korean Woman's Federation for Consumer 2011 Seoul Girls' Commercial High School ( 서울여자상고 ) – Jeong Beomsik (정범식) Lotte Chemical Kim Joo-young ( 김주영 ) Kang Hyeonbae ( 강현배 ) Inha University Kim Seongsu (김성수) Purme Foundation ( 푸르메재단 ) 2012 Seoul Science High School ( 서울과학고등학교 ) – Kwon Oh-hyun ( 권오현 ) Samsung Electronics Im Hyeongtaek (임형택) Sungkyunkwan University Kim Eunjoon ( 김은준 ) KAIST Lee Gilyeo (이길여) Gacheon Gil Foundation 2013 Seoul Institute of
136-573: The Grand Historian " and the " Three Kingdoms ." Although he grew up in a wealthy family, he did not indulge in luxury. Following his tenure as principal of a boys' secondary school in Seoul, Kim Seong-su, along with his brothers, established the Seoul Spinning and Weaving Company in 1919. This venture was soon followed by the establishment of The Dong-a Ilbo and other Korean-language publications in
153-589: The March 1st Movement in 1919. In October that year, he received authorization to establish Kyungsung Spinning. During his childhood, Kim Seong-su studied various classical texts at a private school. These texts included "Myeongsimbogam" (明心寶鑑), "Sohak" (小學), and " Dongmong Seonseup " (童蒙先習). He continued his education with texts like the " Zizhi Tongjian ," the teachings of Confucius and Mencius , and Chinese history . He also studied Tang poetry , Confucian philosophy , and Neo-Confucianism . Personally, he enjoyed reading historical texts like Sima Qian's " Records of
170-743: The daughter of Go Jeong-ju, a resident of Changpyeong in Jeollanam-do. In 1906, he spent six months learning English at the Yeonghaksuk (英學塾) in Changpyeong, where his in-laws lived, together with Song Jin-woo (宋鎭禹). In 1908, Kim Seong-su attended Geumho School (錦湖學校) in Gunsan and then enrolled in Seisoku English School in Tokyo, Japan, in October of that year. The following year, in April 1909, he transferred to
187-567: The early 1920s. In the 1930s, Kim became the president of Bosung College , and in 1947, he played a key role in the formation of the Korean (Hanguk) Democratic Party, which later merged to form the Democratic Party in 1949. In 1951, he was elected as the vice president, succeeding Yi Si-yeong , but resigned from the role in 1952. After resigning, he returned to the business sector, where he had worked before Korean independence. In July 1921, Kim
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#1733133169088204-509: The fifth grade of Kinjo Middle School in Tokyo. After graduating in 1910, he entered the preparatory course of Waseda University in April of the same year and then chose the Political Economics department, graduating in 1914. Upon returning to Korea, with the support of his stepfather Kim Gi-jung, Kim Seong-su took over the management rights of Central School in April 1915 after repaying its debts. In March 1917, he elevated Central School to
221-460: The groundwork for a national private educational institution. In May 1951, he was elected as the second Vice President in the provisional capital of Busan. However, due to irreconcilable differences with President Syngman Rhee, he resigned from the position after just one year. Kim died in 1955. The Inchon Memorial Association and Dong-A Ilbo Foundation founded the Inchon Award in 1987 to honor
238-561: The memory of "Inchon" Kim Seong-su. Inchon Award Academic award of South Korea Inchon Award Country South Korea Presented by Inchon Memorial Association and The Dong-a Ilbo First awarded 1987 Website The Inchon Memorial Foundation Inchon Award Hangul 인촌상 Hanja 仁村 賞 Revised Romanization Inchonsang McCune–Reischauer Inch'onsang The Inchon Award ( Korean : 인촌상 )
255-550: Was approached by patriotic activists to join the newly formed Korean Democratic Party but initially declined. However, after the assassination of Song Jin-woo in December 1945, he reluctantly accepted the position of senior secretary (party leader) of the Hanmin Party due to strong persuasion from his peers. In August 1946, Kim Seong-su established Korea University, building upon the foundation of Bosung Professional School, thereby laying
272-654: Was elected as a committee member for the inaugural meeting of the Joseon Industrial Conference. In September of the same year, he became actively involved in The Dong-a Ilbo newspaper as it transitioned to a joint-stock company. Starting in November 1922, he spearheaded the Goods Encouragement Movement through The Dong-A Ilbo . In March 1923, he participated actively in the campaign to establish
289-612: Was named a director of the Sodohoe (昭道會), an organization created by Gyeonggi Province for the ideological guidance and reformation of ideological offenders. In November 1936, he stepped down from his position at The Dong-A Ilbo due to the fallout from the 'Rising Sun Flag Incident'. He became the principal of Boseong Professional School again in May 1937 and played a pivotal role in founding Korea University, originally coined as "Ethnic Korean's Korea University" ( 민족고대 ). After liberation, Kim Seong-su
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