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Who is Jim Yong Kim?

  • An American physician

  • A Korean politician

  • A British author

  • An Indian actor

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Jim Yong Kim is an American physician who is currently the 12th president of the World Bank. He is a specialist in infectious diseases, and has worked extensively on global health issues. Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of 5. He attended Harvard University, where he studied biology and public health.
The Remarkable Journey of Jim Yong Kim: A Trailblazing Physician's Impact on the World

The Remarkable Journey of Jim Yong Kim: A Trailblazing Physician's Impact on the World

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