Kim Yu-geun (; December 1944 – January 16, 2026), known as Tom Kim, was a Korean-American physician who ran a free clinic called the Free Medical Clinic of America for the poor. In 2010, he received the Order of Civil Merit from the South Korean government.
Life and career Kim was born in North Korea in December 1944, but moved to South Korea with his family in 1951, when he was six years old. He later moved to the United States.
Kim died on January 16, 2026, at the age of 81.
Bibliography Five Fingers: The Story of the Free Medical Clinic of AmericaChristian doctor serves others and documents clinic's success March 31, 2010 Knoxville News Sentinel
Awards Order of Civil Merit of South KoreaDr. Tom Kim receives prestigious award from South Korea Oct 28, 2010 WBIR-TV Knoxville Anderson County Hero AwardDr. Tom Kim, Coal Creek volunteer, receives Anderson County Hero Award
References
External links The Free Medical Clinic of America 미국에서 17년간 무료의술 한인의사