이한림

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Lee Han-lim (Korean: 이한림; Hanja: 李翰林; 10 February 1921 – 29 April 2012) was a South Korean soldier, entrepreneur, politician, and diplomat. He was born in Anbyun, Hamgyeongnam-do, and his pen name is Jeongam. He's Chang's name is Kazumi Kanrin (香住翰林). He is known for his political neutrality and being the only commanding officer to declare public opposition to the May 16 coup. He served as commander of the 6th Army Corps, the 1st Army, Minister of Construction, and President of the Korea Tourism Organization. He is a collateral descendant of Lee Seung-hun (李承薰, baptismal name Peter), a martyr of the Sinyu Persecution and the first baptized son of the Roman Catholic Church in Korea. Career He was born on 10 February 1921, the son of Heung-Han Lee, a wealthy middle-class farmer, to a family of devout Roman Catholics in Anbyun-gun, Hamgyeongnam-do. His family is also a collateral descendant of Lee Seung-hoon, who is also the first baptized person in the Roman Catholic Church in Korean history. After graduating from Shinkyong Military Academy and studying at the Imperial Japanese Army Academy, he served as an officer in the Manchukuo Imperial Army.

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