In June 26,1949, Kim was assassinated by a Korean soldier, Ahn Doo-hee. Ahn was later killed by a taxi driver. Many people think there must have been a conspiracy.Some people said that he was ordered by Rhee Syng-man. It is not known if this is true. In 1962, he was awarded the Republic of Korea Medal of Order of Merit for National Foundation. He wrote "Baekbeomilji" ("Journal of Baekbeom"). It is his autobiography. It is important both historically and education.His funeral was held at July 5,1949