Kim Seong-su

Kim Seong-su
김성수
2nd Vice President of South Korea
In office
16 May 1951  28 June 1952
PresidentSyngman Rhee
Preceded byYi Si-yeong
Succeeded byHam Tae-young
Personal details
Born(1891-10-11)October 11, 1891
Gochang, Jeolla Province, Joseon
DiedFebruary 18, 1955(1955-02-18) (aged 63)
Seoul, South Korea
Political partyKorea Democratic Party
Alma materWaseda University
Korean name
Hangul
김성수
Hanja
金性洙
RRGim Seongsu
MRKim Sŏngsu
Art name
Hangul
인촌
Hanja
仁村
RRInchon
MRInch'on
Courtesy name
Hangul
판석
Hanja
判錫
RRPanseok
MRP'ansŏk

Kim Seong-su (Korean: 김성수; Hanja: 金性洙; 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.