1. Early life and background
1.1. Birth and family
Kim Yeong-taek was born on August 24, 2001, in Incheon, South Korea. He is the younger brother of Kim Yeong-nam, who is also an accomplished diver.
1.2. Education
Kim attended Gyeonggi Physical Education High School.
2. Diving career
2.1. National team and Olympic participation
Kim Yeong-taek is a member of the South Korea national diving team. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. He also participated in the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France. His national coach is Hong Myung-ho.
3. Personal life
As of his professional career, Kim Yeong-taek is affiliated with the Jeju Special Self-Government Provincial Office. He maintains a public presence on social media platforms, including his [https://www.instagram.com/ki_mo_taek Instagram] account.