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Kim Yong-san (October 13, 1922 – July 14, 2011) was a South Korean businessman. He was born in Siheung, Keiki-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan. He is a pioneer in the industrialization of South Korea, specifically the construction business. In 1948 he founded the Kukdong Business Group, one of the largest construction companies in South Korea. His company has built many famous projects which include; KLCC Building in Kuala Lumpur (currently the third tallest building in the world), Korea World Trade Center, as well as many other projects, both domestically and internationally.

See also

• Hyundai
• Economy of South Korea

References

1. 고객센터 (2007-07-15). 네이트 인물검색. People.nate.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
2. 김용산 前극동건설 회장 별세 (in Korean). The Korea Economic Daily. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2010-01-22.

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