Kim Du-han
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Kim Du-han, also spelled Kim Doo Han (1918 – 1972) was the son of Kim Jwa-Jin
, a famous Korean freedom fighter, and was elected to the third parliament in 1954 and joined Rhee's Liberal Party
where he served as a politician after the era of Japanese occupation in Korea. He was also elected to the sixth parliament in 1965. Kim Du-Han was regarded as the most notable Korean gangster before his involvement in politics. As a gang figure, Kim Du-Han often initiated conflict against Japanese police and yakuzas, and was a key figure in Korean independence. He is grandfather of actor Song Il Gook
who was one year old when his grandfather died
Kim Jwa-jin
Kim Jwa-jin , sometimes called the "Korean Makhno" or by his pen name Baekya, played an important role in the development of Korean nationalism....
, a famous Korean freedom fighter, and was elected to the third parliament in 1954 and joined Rhee's Liberal Party
Liberal Party (South Korea)
The Liberal Party is a political party in South Korean established in 1951 by Syngman Rhee.As the 1952 Presidential Elections neared, Rhee made public his intention to organize a party during his August 15 Speech in 1951. Rhee called Yi Bum-seok, then the ambassador in China, and charged him with...
where he served as a politician after the era of Japanese occupation in Korea. He was also elected to the sixth parliament in 1965. Kim Du-Han was regarded as the most notable Korean gangster before his involvement in politics. As a gang figure, Kim Du-Han often initiated conflict against Japanese police and yakuzas, and was a key figure in Korean independence. He is grandfather of actor Song Il Gook
Song Il Gook
Song Il Gook is a popular South Korean actor. He starred in several historical Korean dramas such as Jumong and Emperor of the Sea. He graduated from the Cheongju University and majored in Performing Arts. He is the grandson of Kim Du-han, great grandson of the famous Korean independence movement...
who was one year old when his grandfather died