Kim Chong-kon (Korean: 김종곤; born 21 November 1930) is a former South Korean admiral, diplomat and politician, serving as the Chief of Naval Operations, the Ambassador to the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan, and a member of National Assembly before retirement. Starting his military career in 1951, Kim participated in several maritime operations during the Korean War and the Cold War, assigned to positions like warship commander, flotilla commander, naval station commander, fleet commander and senior staff in the Navy Headquarters. Kim also gained for himself several medals from South Korea and Taiwan for his efforts on military and foreign affairs.
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21 November 1930 Miryang, South Korea
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Died |
17 July 2022 (aged 91)
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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