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Kim Hi-soo, the honorary president of Konyang University and founder of Konyang University Hospital, was born on July 9, 1928, in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province.

He graduated from Gongju High School and the Severance Medical School. Kim obtained a master's degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in the United States and completed his internship at St. Francis Hospital in the U.S.

He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Yonsei University Graduate School.

Kim established a private ophthalmology clinic in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, after working at Incheon Christian Hospital and the 3rd Army Hospital.

He began his educational endeavors by founding Konyang Middle School and Konyang High School.

Kim founded Konyang University and Konyang Cyber University, becoming the president of both institutions as well as the chairman of Konyang Academy.

He also opened Konyang University Hospital and served as its president.

In 2017, he resigned from his position as president amid allegations of misconduct and abuse. However, he returned to the university administration as an honorary president in 2019.

Kim emphasizes a philosophy of "taking full responsibility from student admission to employment," demonstrating his commitment to education.

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