[1] In 1944, he was conscripted in the Imperial Japanese Army while he was attending Chuo University.

He delayed the advance of the North Korean Army for 5 days.

In Eumseong County, Kim attacked the 48th Brigade of North Korea.

But during the offensive, Kim was injured and appointed as commander of 9th Infantry Division.

In 1952, he was appointed as the commander of 9th Infantry Division and participated in Battle of White Horse Hill.