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Um Hong-gil was born on 14 September, 1960 in Goseong County, South Gyeongsang, is a South Korean mountain climber. Discover Um Hong-gil's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 64 years old?

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Occupation Mountaineer
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 14 September, 1960
Birthday 14 September
Birthplace Goseong County, South Gyeongsang
Nationality South Korea

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Um Hong-gil Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Um Hong-gil worth at the age of 64 years old? Um Hong-gil’s income source is mostly from being a successful Mountaineer. He is from South Korea. We have estimated Um Hong-gil's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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2015

The film 히말라야/The Himalayas was released on December 16, 2015. It was directed by Lee Seok-hoon and starred Hwang Jung-min in the role of Um. The film is based on Um's real life, primarily focusing on his mentorship of two other climbers who later died during an ascent. The film beat the box office battle with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released the same weekend in South Korea.

2007

On December 13, 2007, he succeeded in reaching the summit of Vinson Massif, the highest peak of Antarctica.

2001

He was awarded the Himalayan Crown when he completed the 14 highest peaks in 2001. He is the first South Korean and the eleventh climber in the world to hold this distinction.

2000

In 2000, he finally climbed K2 (8,611m), which means his team completed the whole mission to go up 14 peaks higher than 8,000 meters in altitude within 12 years. He tried to climb Mount Everest in September 2005, but failed. He tried again 3 years later and his attempt was successful. He also carried out a mission on Kangchenjunga.

1988

He led successful expeditions up Everest in 1988, 2002 and 2003. He has climbed both the North and South Sides of the Everest. Um Hong-gil has stood on top of Everest three times.

1960

Um Hong-gil (Korean: 엄홍길 ; Hanja: 嚴弘吉 ; born September 14, 1960) is a South Korean mountaineer.

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