Kim Ung-Yong

Kim Ung-Yong is a former South Korean child prodigy known for his exceptional intelligence. He is recognized as one of the smartest people in the world, with an estimated IQ of 210, according to tests conducted during his childhood.

Childhood achievements

• At the age of 6 months, Kim Ung-Yong was able to speak complete sentences.
• At the age of 3, he could read and write in languages ​​such as Korean, Japanese, German and English. Also at this age, complex math problems.
• He entered the Guinness Book of Records as the child with the highest recorded IQ.

Education and early career
At just 8 years old, he was invited by NASA to study and work in the United States. He studied civil engineering at Colorado State University and collaborated with NASA for advanced research.

Return to South Korea
After years spent in the US, Kim Ung-Yong decided to return to South Korea in the 1970s. He completely changed his career direction, choosing to focus on his personal life and live a simpler life.

Later career
After returning, he continued his studies and obtained a doctorate in civil engineering. He worked for various organizations in South Korea, and later became a university professor. Kim has explained in several interviews that he prefers to live a normal life and that childhood fame has not defined him.

Life philosophy
Kim Ung-Yong has spoken openly about the pressure and expectations society places on gifted children. He argues that happiness does not depend on academic or professional success, but on balance between personal life and individual achievements.

Today, he is an example of modesty and reorientation of priorities, highlighting the importance of mental health and a balanced life.