KIM, Yong-ki is a Korean agrarian movement leader, Christian and philosopher. He was a pioneer in waste land cultivation, and spent his life actively demonstrating that life as a farmer can be fulfilling and productive. His mission was to induce dynamic spiritual, inspirational, and economic change to the rural areas of Korea. He is considered one of the founding fathers of the reputed Korean "Saemaul Undong (New Community Movement

New Community Movement

The New Community Movement, also known as the New Village Movement or Saemaeul Movement, was a political initiative launched on April 22, 1970 by South Korean president Park Chung Hee to modernize the rural South Korean economy...

)," the foundation of Korea's modernization. In recognition of his work, he was awarded The Ramon Magsaysay Award

Ramon Magsaysay Award

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay's example of integrity in government, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often considered Asia's Nobel...

 for Public service in 1966.http://www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Biography/BiographyKimYon.htm

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