Do-ol

South Korean Philosopher

Do-ol was born in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea on June 14th, 1948 and is the South Korean Philosopher. At the age of 75, Do-ol biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
June 14, 1948
Nationality
South Korea
Place of Birth
Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
Age
75 years old
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Profession
Journalist, Philosopher, Professor, Screenwriter
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Korea University (PhB), National Taiwan University (M.Phil), University of Tokyo (M.Phil), Harvard University (Ph.D), Wonkwang University (DOM)
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Do-ol Career

Dr. Kim Yong-ok (literally "Gold Dragon Jade"), best known by his pen-name “Do-ol” (stone-head, a Daoist/Zen reference) is Korea's leading "public philosopher." He was born June 14, 1948 in Cheonan.

Once a leading professor of the Oriental Classics at Korea University, Kim became a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, a playwright and movie-director, and is now professor emeritus of Chung-ang University. He is an expert on Oriental doctrines and medicines, and a polyglot. He has been putting out several successful series of books and lectures on KBS TV covering his relevant modern interpretations of classical Daoism (Lao-tzu), the Analects of Confucius and Zen Buddhism (the Diamond Sutra).

Kim graduated from Korea University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy. He received master's degrees at both the National Taiwan University and the University of Tokyo. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University, his paper being about Wang Fuzhi. He also received a Doctor of Oriental Medicine from Wonkwang University.

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