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'''Kim Young-Guk''' is a North Korean national who tries to bring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superdollar#North_Korea "Superdollars", or counterfeit US dollars made overseas], into [[Liberty City in GTA IV era|Liberty City]]. The first time he tried, in 2003, he failed and was arrested, but fled. The second time however, in 2008, he got help from a friend of his father, [[Derrick McReary]] and Derrick's friend [[Niko Bellic]]. Derrick and Niko had to protect Kim's boat from the other attacking boats. After doing this succesfully, Derrick and Niko followed Kim to his docking point in [[Bohan]].
'''Kim Young-Guk''' is minor character in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. He is a North Korean national who tries to bring [[wp:Superdollar#North_Korea|"Superdollars"]], or counterfeit US dollars made overseas, into [[Liberty City in GTA IV era|Liberty City]]. The first time he tried, in 2003, he failed and was arrested, but fled. The second time however, in 2008, he got help from a friend of his father, [[Derrick McReary]] and Derrick's friend [[Niko Bellic]]. Derrick and Niko had to protect Kim's boat from the other attacking boats. After doing this successfully, Derrick and Niko followed Kim to his docking point in [[Bohan]].


Later, Kim became the leader of the [[Korean Mob]] in [[Alderney]]. [[Gambetti Family]] Don [[Jon Gravelli]] saw the Korean Mob as a threat and wanted to eliminate Kim. Therefore, he and [[United Liberty Paper]] sent Niko to find Kim at [[Mr. Fuk's Rice Box]] and to kill Kim. Niko did so and found Kim fleeing from him. Kim even shouted "Hey, aren't you the one who helped me get into this country anyway?", but was without use as Niko killed him anyway, as was expected by the [[United Liberty Paper]] and Jon Gravelli.
Later, the [[Gambetti Family]] Don [[Jon Gravelli]] sees Kim as a threat and wants to eliminate him.<ref>From the mission ''Dining Out'':<br />'''Jon Gravelli''': "Listen, I need you to deal with this. Eliminate the guy. What he's doing is no good for the economy, and no good for patriots like you and me."</ref> Gravelli and [[United Liberty Paper]] sends Niko to find Kim at [[Mr. Fuk's Rice Box]] and to kill Kim. Niko arrives at the restaurant and finds Kim fleeing from him. As Kim flees, he recognizes Niko,<ref>From the mission ''Dining Out'':<br />'''Kim Young-Guk''': "Weren't you the one who help me get into this country?"</ref> but is killed in the end.


His name may have been inspired by North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Il, or even "Gook", a derogatory and racist term for Korean people.
His name may have been inspired by North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Il, or even "Gook", a derogatory and racist term for Korean people.
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*Reports indicate that he may return to the US soon.
*Reports indicate that he may return to the US soon.


==Mission Appearances==
==Mission appearances==
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;GTA IV
*[[Babysitting]]
*[[Babysitting]]
*[[Dining Out]] <small>(Killed)</small>
*[[Dining Out]] <small>(Killed)</small>


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Character
Kim Young-Guk
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Appearances [[Appearance::Grand Theft Auto IV]]
Full Name Kim Young-Guk
Gender Gender::Male
Date of Birth 1978
Place of Birth North Korea
Date of Death [[Error: Invalid time.|2008 (Age 30)]][[DOD::2008 (Age 30)| ]]
Age at Death
Nationality [[Korean|Korean]]
Home Liberty City
Family Park Young-Guk (Father)
Main Affiliations Korean Mob
Derrick McReary
Vehicles PMP 600
Businesses Counterfeit
Mr Fuks Ricebox
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Kim Young-Guk is minor character in Grand Theft Auto IV. He is a North Korean national who tries to bring "Superdollars", or counterfeit US dollars made overseas, into Liberty City. The first time he tried, in 2003, he failed and was arrested, but fled. The second time however, in 2008, he got help from a friend of his father, Derrick McReary and Derrick's friend Niko Bellic. Derrick and Niko had to protect Kim's boat from the other attacking boats. After doing this successfully, Derrick and Niko followed Kim to his docking point in Bohan.

Later, the Gambetti Family Don Jon Gravelli sees Kim as a threat and wants to eliminate him.[1] Gravelli and United Liberty Paper sends Niko to find Kim at Mr. Fuk's Rice Box and to kill Kim. Niko arrives at the restaurant and finds Kim fleeing from him. As Kim flees, he recognizes Niko,[2] but is killed in the end.

His name may have been inspired by North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Il, or even "Gook", a derogatory and racist term for Korean people.

LCPD Database information

Surname: Young-Guk

First Name: Kim

Age: 30

Place of Birth: North Korea

Affiliations: N/A

Criminal Record:

  • 2003 - Trademark Counterfeiting

Notes:

  • North Korean national.
  • Deported after being caught entering the country with counterfeit goods.
  • Reports indicate that he may return to the US soon.

Mission appearances

GTA IV

References

  1. From the mission Dining Out:
    Jon Gravelli: "Listen, I need you to deal with this. Eliminate the guy. What he's doing is no good for the economy, and no good for patriots like you and me."
  2. From the mission Dining Out:
    Kim Young-Guk: "Weren't you the one who help me get into this country?"