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Kim Ung-yong is a civil engineer and nuclear physicist, born on March 8, 1962 in Seoul, South Korea. That puts Kim Ung-yong at 64 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Grant High School and University of Colorado.
My Take
Kim Ung-yong's story almost sounds like fiction. A reported IQ above 210, university at age four, a NASA invitation at seven, five languages by five; these are the kind of figures that turned him into a global symbol of the child prodigy. What I find most compelling, though, is what came after the headlines: he reportedly chose a quieter life as a civil engineer and professor in South Korea rather than chasing genius mythology. That choice resonates with me more than the records do. It's a reminder that a remarkable mind doesn't owe the world spectacle, and an ordinary, content life is its own success.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Ung-yong
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・ウンヨン
- Reading
- きむ・うんよん
- Born
- March 8, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- civil engineer / nuclear physicist
2. Background
- High school
- Grant High School
- University
- University of Colorado
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim%20Ung-yong
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%91%E9%9B%84%E9%8E%94
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q482615
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Ung-yong born?
Born March 8, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Kim Ung-yong from?
Kim Ung-yong is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does Kim Ung-yong do?
Kim Ung-yong works as civil engineer, nuclear physicist.