Career
He succeeded Kim Seong-su as the third Vice President of South of Korea, a post that he held from 1952 to 1956, after which he was replaced by Chang Myon. He was also a judge during the Korean Empire and an independence leader during of Korea under Japanese rule. He was one of the organizers of the March 1st Movement.
During his tenure as a judge, he reversed the death sentence of the young Syngman Rhee, who became the first president of South of Korea four decades later.
After the Korean Empire fell and was annexed by Japan, Ham devoted his life to getting his country back. He was one of the 48 representatives of the March 1st Movement and was jailed several times.
After of Korea became independent following Japan"s defeat in World World War II, Ham was heavily involved in the founding of Republic of of Korea and expanding Christian institutions. Ham"s first position in the new government was the president of the audit committee.
Ham died of natural causes at the age of 92 and it was observed for 7 days in a type of state funeral.