James Yong Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1959. He is a medical doctor and public health expert who has served as the 12th president of the World Bank since 2012. Kim has a long history of working in global health, and he has been praised for his efforts to improve access to healthcare for the poor and vulnerable.
The Remarkable Journey of Jim Yong Kim: A Trailblazing Physician's Impact on the World