Gheewhan Kim

Background

Kim, Gheewhan was born on December 16, 1957 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Son of Eun-Mook and Shin-soon Kim.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, Seoul National University, 1981; Master of Laws, Seoul National University, 1984; Master of Laws, diploma, U. Cambridge, 1990.

Career

Assistant director, N.E. Asian Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea, 1983-1984; protocol officer, Fleet Command, Republic of Korea Navy, 1984-1985; legal analyst of maritime and operational affairs, Judge-Advocate Generals Office, Republic of Korea Navy, 1985-1987; assistant director, International Law Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea, 1987-1988; deputy director, International Trade Division I, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1990-1992; 2nd secretary, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea, Geneva, 1992-1993.

Achievements

• Gheewhan Kim has been listed as a noteworthy Diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant Republic of Korea Navy, 1984-1987. Member Korea International Law Association.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, collection of classical music Civil Defense's.

Connections

Married Ji-Hyun Kang, August 23, 1989.

Father:

Eun-Mook Kim

Mother:

Shin-soon Kim

Spouse:

Ji-Hyun Kang