Kim Ŭngu

Kim Ŭngu
김응우
North Korean Propaganda image of Kim Ungu during the General Sherman Incident
Born(1848-06-17)June 17, 1848
DiedOctober 4, 1878(1878-10-04) (aged 30)
SpouseLady Yi Poik (North Korea)
ChildrenKim Pohyŏn
Parents
  • Kim Song-Ryeong (father)
  • Na Hyeon-Jik (mother)
RelativesKim Ŭiguk, Kim Chongsu, Kim Insŏk
Korean name
Hangul
김응우
Hanja
金膺禹
RRGim Eungu
MRKim Ŭngu

Kim Ŭngu (Korean김응우; June 17, 1848 – October 4, 1878) was a Mangyongdae farmer who was the great-grandfather of Kim Il Sung and ancestor of the Kim family. In North Korea, he is a national hero.