Kim Ung-yong: Biography, Achievements & Lasting Legacy
Who Was Kim Ung-yong?
Kim Ung-Yong or Kim Woong-Yong (Korean: 김웅용; born March 8, 1962) is a South Korean civil engineer and professor. He is best known for being a child prodigy with the highest recorded IQ on record, having scored above 210 on the Stanford–Binet Intelligence Scale. He entered university at age 4 and at age 7, he received an invitation to work at NASA. By age 5, he spoke five languages.
Key Facts
- Born: March 8, 1962 in seoul, south Korea
- Field: Technology
Legacy and Impact
The influence of Kim Ung-yong extends far beyond his own lifetime. He fundamentally shaped technology and how we live, and his inventions and technological breakthroughs remain foundational to this day.
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