Kim Yong-san (October 13, 1922 – July 14, 2011) was a Korean businessman. He was born in Siheung, Gyeonggi province.[1] 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.[2] 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.

Kim Yong-san
Hangul
김용산
Hanja
金用山
Revised RomanizationGim Yong-san
McCune–ReischauerKim Yong-san

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  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.