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Kim
Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean surname) *** Kim family (other), several dynasties **** Kim family (North Korea), the rulers of North Korea since Kim Il-sung in 1948 ** Kim, Vietnamese form of Jin (Chinese surname) Languages * Kim language, a language of Chad * Kim language (Sierra Leone), a language of Sierra Leone * kim, the ISO 639 code of the Tofa language of Russia Media * ''Kim'' (album), a 2009 album by Kim Fransson * "Kim" (song), 2000 song by Eminem * "Kim", a song by Tkay Maidza, 2021 * ''Kim'' (novel), by Rudyard Kipling ** ''Kim'' (1950 film), an American adventure film based on the novel ** ''Kim'' (1984 film), a British film based on the novel * "Kim" (''M*A*S*H''), a 1973 episode of the American television show ''M*A*S*H'' * ''Kim'' (magazine), defunct Turkish women's magazine (1992–1999) Organizations * Kenya Independence Movement, a defunct political party in Kenya * Khalifa Islamiyah Min ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Family (North Korea)
The Kim family, also known as the Kim dynasty or the Mount Paektu bloodline in the ideological discourse of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), is a three-generation lineage of North Korean leadership, descending from the country's founder and first leader, Kim Il-sung. The patriarch came to rule the north in 1948, after the end of Japanese rule split the region in 1945. He began the Korean War in 1950, in a failed attempt to reunify the Korean Peninsula. In the 1980s, Kim Il-sung developed a cult of personality closely tied to the North Korean state philosophy of ''Juche''. Following his death in 1994, Kim Il-sung's role as supreme leader was passed on to his son Kim Jong-il, and then to his grandson Kim Jong-un. All three men have served as leaders of the WPK and have exercised absolute control over North Korea since the state's establishment in 1948. The North Korean government denies that there is a personality cult surrounding the Kim family, describing the people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim (given Name)
Kim is a male and female unisex given name. It is also used as a diminutive or nickname for names such as Kimber (name), Kimber, Kimberly (given name), Kimberly, Kimberley, Kimball (given name), Kimball and Kimiko. In Kenya it is short for various male names such as Kimutai and Kimani. In Vietnam it is also a unisex name. A notable use of the name was the fictional street urchin Kimball O'Hara in Rudyard Kipling's book ''Kim (novel), Kim'', published in 1901. The name is also found in the opening of Edna Ferber's 1926 novel Show Boat (novel), ''Show Boat'', whose female protagonist, Magnolia names her baby daughter Kim; the name was inspired by the convergence of the three states Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri – where the child was born. From the 1900s to the 1960s, the name Kim was mainly given to boys, despite the use of this name for both male and female characters in popular literature and, later, movies of the time. In Scandinavia Kim can more often be used as a male na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim (novel)
''Kim'' is a novel by Nobel Prize in Literature, Nobel Prize-winning English author Rudyard Kipling. It was first published serially in ''McClure's, McClure's Magazine'' from December 1900 to October 1901 as well as in ''Cassell's Magazine'' from January to November 1901, and first published in book form by Macmillan Publishers, Macmillan & Co. Ltd in October 1901. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Great Game, the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. The novel popularized the phrase and idea of the Great Game. Setting It is set after the Second Afghan War (which ended in 1881), but before the Third Afghan War, Third (fought in 1919), probably in the period 1893 to 1898. The novel is notable for its detailed portrait of the people, culture, and varied religions of India. "The book presents a vivid picture of India, its teeming populations, religions, and superstitions, and the life of the bazaars and the road." Accolades In 1998, the Modern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim (Korean Surname)
Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean surname) *** Kim family (other), several dynasties **** Kim family (North Korea), the rulers of North Korea since Kim Il-sung in 1948 ** Kim, Vietnamese form of Jin (Chinese surname) Languages * Kim language, a language of Chad * Kim language (Sierra Leone), a language of Sierra Leone * kim, the ISO 639 code of the Tofa language of Russia Media * ''Kim'' (album), a 2009 album by Kim Fransson * "Kim" (song), 2000 song by Eminem * "Kim", a song by Tkay Maidza, 2021 * ''Kim'' (novel), by Rudyard Kipling ** ''Kim'' (1950 film), an American adventure film based on the novel ** ''Kim'' (1984 film), a British film based on the novel * "Kim" (''M*A*S*H''), a 1973 episode of the American television show ''M*A*S*H'' * ''Kim'' (magazine), defunct Turkish women's magazine (1992–1999) Organizations * Kenya Independence Movement, a defunct political party in Kenya * Khalifa Islamiyah Mindanao, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Family (other)
Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean surname) *** Kim family (other), several dynasties **** Kim family (North Korea), the rulers of North Korea since Kim Il-sung in 1948 ** Kim, Vietnamese form of Jin (Chinese surname) Languages * Kim language, a language of Chad * Kim language (Sierra Leone), a language of Sierra Leone * kim, the ISO 639 code of the Tofa language of Russia Media * ''Kim'' (album), a 2009 album by Kim Fransson * "Kim" (song), 2000 song by Eminem * "Kim", a song by Tkay Maidza, 2021 * ''Kim'' (novel), by Rudyard Kipling ** ''Kim'' (1950 film), an American adventure film based on the novel ** ''Kim'' (1984 film), a British film based on the novel * "Kim" (''M*A*S*H''), a 1973 episode of the American television show ''M*A*S*H'' * ''Kim'' (magazine), defunct Turkish women's magazine (1992–1999) Organizations * Kenya Independence Movement, a defunct political party in Kenya * Khalifa Islamiyah Minda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim (1950 Film)
''Kim'' is a 1950 adventure film made in Technicolor by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.''Variety'' film review; December 6, 1950, page 15.''Harrison's Reports'' film review; December 9, 1950, page 195. It was directed by Victor Saville and produced by Leon Gordon from a screenplay by Helen Deutsch, Leon Gordon and Richard Schayer, based on the classic 1901 novel of the same name by Rudyard Kipling. The film starred Errol Flynn, Dean Stockwell, and Paul Lukas. The music score was by André Previn. The film was shot on location in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, India, with some parts being in present-day Uttarakhand, as well as the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California, due to its resemblance to the Khyber Pass. Of particular interest is the location filming at La Martiniere College in Lucknow. The film is set within the Great Game, a political and diplomatic confrontation between the British Empire and the Russian Empire. In the film, an orphan boy is trained as a spy by agents of the Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim (song)
"Kim" is a song by American rapper Eminem that appears on his 2000 album ''The Marshall Mathers LP''. The song reflects intense anger and hatred toward his then-wife Kim Mathers and features Eminem imitating her voice, and ends with him murdering her and later putting her body in the trunk of his car. "Kim" was the first song Eminem recorded for the album, shortly after finishing work on ''The Slim Shady LP'' in late 1998. He wrote it, along with "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" (where Eminem and his daughter go to the lake to dispose of Kim's dead body), when he and Kim were having relationship problems and Kim was preventing him from seeing his daughter Hailie. Despite its controversial graphic content, it is often highlighted as one of Eminem's most memorable songs. On the clean version of ''The Marshall Mathers LP'', this song is replaced by a clean version of "The Kids" (an unedited version can be found on the CD single of " The Way I Am" along with the UK and deluxe editions of ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim (surname)
Kim is a surname with multiple origins. Korean family name Kim, sometimes spelt Gim, is the most common family name in Korea. Other derivations People with the surname Kim, but unrelated to the Korean root above, include: * Andy Kim, Canadian musician, born Andrew Youakim * Sandra Kim, Belgian singer, born Sandra Caldarone Fictional characters Fictional characters with the surname Kim, whether or not any indication is given of ethnic origins, include: ;In ''Fatal Fury'' and ''The King of Fighters'' game series * Kim Kaphwan * Kim Dong Hwan or Kim Jae Hoon, regular characters in ''Garou: Mark of the Wolves'' * Kim Sue Il in ''Kizuna Encounter'' ;Other * Harry Kim in the television series '' Star Trek: Voyager'' * Hyun-Woo Kim, a protagonist from the anime series '' The Haunted House'' * Lane Kim in the television series ''Gilmore Girls'' See also *Kim (given name) *Kim (other) Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean sur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim (cigarette)
Kim was a German brand of cigarettes that was manufactured by British American Tobacco. The correct product brand name was ''Kim Slimsize'' and came in a few varieties, most notably ''Kim Red Slimsize'' and ''Kim Blue Slimsize''. History The brand was originally founded in the 1940s by ''"Oriental-Kim Cigaretten-Werk G.m.b.H."'' and re-introduced in 1970 by BAT Germany, the cigarette has a length of 9.5 cm and looks striking especially because of its slim shape. The mark was protected in 1972 in Germany and is popular with women, which is why the brand is also often referred to as a ''"Woman's cigarette"''. It has been discontinued since 2009. Main market was Germany. Other markets were Belgium, Netherlands, France, Austria, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Belarus and Australia and Cuba. Packaging The box is completely white from the opening until the middle of the packaging. At the bottom of the pack a wave pattern is visible, depending on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim, Colorado
The Town of Kim is a Statutory Town in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 74 at the time of the 2010 United States Census. , the town included a complete school system (grades K-12), a post office, and a general store. A post office called Kim has been in operation since 1917. The town was named after the novel ''Kim'' by Rudyard Kipling. Geography Kim is located at (37.246129, -103.353643). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Kim is located on the plains of southeastern Colorado and the elevation is 5690 ft (1734 m). Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 65 people, 38 households, and 15 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 49 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.46% White, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.38% of the population. There were 38 households, out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim (1984 Film)
''Kim'' is a 1984 British television film directed by John Davies and based on Rudyard Kipling's 1901 novel ''Kim''. The film stars Peter O'Toole, Bryan Brown, John Rhys-Davies, Nadira, Julian Glover, Jalal Agha, Raj Kapoor and Ravi Sheth in the title role. Plot Kim ( Ravi Sheth) is a 13-year-old street orphan in Lahore of the 19th century (1894). Kim thinks he is native, but he's actually of British origin, the son of an Irish soldier and an unknown mother (unlike the novel on which it is based, Kim's mother is not portrayed as Irish, but it is made clear that Kim is white). Kim is hired as a guide by a travelling Tibetan lama (Peter O'Toole) on a search for a river where Budda hurled an arrow, turning it into a place of redemption. When he finds his father's regiment and the British military discover his origins and his real name, Kimball O'Hara, he's placed in an English college. His nature, however, is opposed to the regimentation expected for the son of a British soldier, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimberley Airport
Kimberley Airport is an airport serving Kimberley, the capital city of the province of Northern Cape in South Africa. The airport is approximately 10 km away from the centre of Kimberley.url=https://kimberleyairport.co.za, date= 24 October 2019 Facilities The airport is at an elevation of above mean sea level. It has two asphalt paved runways: 02/20 measuring and 10/28 measuring . Airlines and destinations Traffic statistics See also * List of airports in South Africa * List of South African airports by passenger movements The following is a list of South African airports by passenger movements. Statistics All information below is sourced from the annual statistics published by the Airports Company South Africa. Figures are between 1 April and 31 March the follo ... References External links Kimberley Airport HomepageAerial Photograph on Google Maps* * {{authority control Airports in South Africa Buildings and structures in Kimberley, Northern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
