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Encyclopedia > List of Koreans

This is a list of famous Koreans or famous people of Korean descent. For easy reference, the Hangul spelling of each person's name is provided alongside his or her romanized name. Hangul is the native alphabet used to write the Korean language, as opposed to the hanja system borrowed from China. ... There are three commonly used romanization schemes for the Korean Hangul script, namely: Revised Romanization of Korean: official in South Korea since 2000 and quite common on the Internet; McCune-Reischauer: formerly official in South Korea and a variation of which is currently official in North Korea, and common in...


Note: In Korean names, the family name is placed first (for example, the family name of "Kim Dae-jung" is "Kim"), unless the person has decided to Westernize his or her name. The Korean name Hong Gildong (a common anonymous name, like John Doe in English). ... The term Western world or the West can have multiple meanings depending on its context. ...

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Musical Artists and Performers

Kyung-Wha Chung (born in Seoul, South Korea in 1948) is a Korean violinist. ... A violinist is an instrumentalist who plays the violin. ... A pianist is a person who plays the piano. ... See Conductor for other possible uses of the word. ... The Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in a musical academy and symphonic organization based in Rome, Italy. ... Alternate meaning: Cello web browser A cropped image to show the relative size of a cello to a human (Uncropped Version) The cello (also violoncello or cello) is a stringed instrument and part of the violin family. ... Dae Hyuk Lee is a South Korean actor. ... Thespian may refer to: A citizen of the ancient Greek city of Thespiae An actor; this usage is derived from Thespis of Icaria, the legendary first actor. ... A person who creates music, produces compositions and records other composers compositions. ... Sumi Jo is an operatic soprano. ... Look up Soprano in Wiktionary, the free dictionary In music, a soprano is a singer with a voice ranging approximately from the A below middle C to high C two octaves above middle C (i. ... Yun I-sang (September 17, 1917 - November 3, 1995) was a Korean composer who spent most of his creative career in Germany. ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... Sarah Chang (born December 10, 1980) is an American violinist of Korean heritage. ... A violinist is an instrumentalist who plays the violin. ... Violist is a term sometimes used for a musician who plays the viola. ...

Contemporary Visual Artists

See also: List of Korean painters This is a list of noted Korean painters, including any born in Korea or identifying themselves as Korean. ...

Pre-Bell-Man, statue in front of the Museum für Kommunikation, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. ... Many times, the term art is used to refer to the visual arts. ... Many times, the term art is used to refer to the visual arts. ...

Business People

  • Chung Ju-yung (정주영)
  • Chung Mong-hun (정몽헌)
  • Kim Woo-jung (김우중)
  • Kim Yong-san (김용산)
  • Lee Byung-chul (이병철)
  • Lee Kun-Hee (이건희)

Chung Ju-yung (November 25, 1915—March 21, 2001) was the founder of Hyundai Group, at one time South Koreas largest multinational conglomerate (chaebol). ... Chung Mong_hun (September 14, 1948 _ August 4, 2003) was the 5th son of Chung Ju-yung, the founder of the South Korean Hyundai conglomerate. ... Kim Woo Joong was the founder and former chairman of the Daewoo Group. ... Kim Yongsan (born 1922) is a Korean businessman. ... Lee Byungchul is the founder of the Samsung Group. ... Lee Kun Hee (born 1942) is the chairman of Samsung Group. ...

Entertainment Celebrities

See also:List of Korean musicians, List of South Korean actors This is a list of Korean artists BoA Hee Jun H.O.T. J.T.L. Kang Ta S.E.S. Categories: Lists of people | Korean musicians ... This is a list of South Korean actors. ...

Ahn Jae-wook (born October 12, 1971) is a Korean actor, composer and singer. ... Tony An is a South Korean musician from the group H.O.T. // Discography Tony An, the talented member of the popular Korean band JTL that used to be called H.O.T has come up with magic material to surprise music lovers with all different new music treats. ... Bae Yong Jun (born August 29, Korean actor. ... Chae Jung-an (born September 9, 1977, Pusan, South Korea), is a Korean actress and singer. ... Margaret Cho, with Prairie Dawn of Sesame Street Margaret Cho (born Moran Cho on December 5, 1968 in San Francisco, California) is a Korean-American comedian and actress. ... Choi Ji-woo is one of Koreas most popular actresses and models. ... Choi Min-sik was born on January 22, 1962 in Seoul, South Korea. ... Chu Sang-mi (Born 9 May 1973) is a Korean actress. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Lee Kyung-eun (popularly known as Ha Ri-su) (born 17 February 1975) is a singer, TV star and actress from South Korea. ... Date of birth 13 September 1980 South Korea Trivia Graduate of Dongguk University IMDbPro Professional Details Filmography as: Actress Actress - filmography Only You (2005) My Sassy Girl (2005) Wild Card (2003/I) .... Kang, Na-na Hae-jeok, discowang doeda (2002) .... Bong-ja . ... Han Ji-hye (Born June 29, 1984) is a young and aspiring actress, model and singer. ... Han Suk-kyu (b. ... Jang Dong-gun (Born March 7, 1972) is a Korean actor and musician. ... Jang Hyuk (Born 20 December 1976) a Korean actor. ... ... Seo Tai-ji (also spelled Seo Tae-ji, born February 21, 1972) is a South Korean singer and musician. ... Jun Ji-hyun (Jeon Ji-Hyun) (born 30 October 1981, Seoul) is a Korean actress, model and singer. ... Jun Ji-hyun (born 30 October 1981, Seoul, South Korea) is a Korean actress and model. ... Kangta (real name: Ahn Chil Hyun, October 10, 1979, Kyungbuk, North Gyeongsang, South Korea) is well known as the lead singer of the former group H.O.T. (High-five of Teenagers). ... Kim Hee-sun is a South Korean actress who has been acting in Korean TV dramas and films for over a decade. ... Kim Hye-su (born September 5, 1970 is a successful Korean actress and model, now achieving a high level of popularity in her native Korea. ... Kim Hyo-jin (born February 10, 1984) is a Korean actress. ... Kim Hyun-ju (born April 24, 1978, Ilsan-gu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) is a Korean actress. ... Kim Jae-won (Born February 13, 1981) is a Korean actor. ... Kim Sa-rang (born January 12, 1978) is a Korean actress. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Screencaps from interview with BoA prior to her debut (1999~2000) BoA (권보아 Kwon Boa, born in November 5, 1986) is a pop music singer. ... Brian Lee Byung-Hun is a South Korean actor. ... Lee Eun Ju (December 22, 1980 - February 22, 2005) was a Korean actress. ... Lee Hyo-ri (born May 10, 1979) is a member of the Korean pop group Fin. ... Lee Jung-hyun is a Korean pop singer and actress, born on March 13, 1980 in Daegu, South Korea. ... Lee Na-young (born in Seoul, South Korea on February 22, 1979) has firmly established herself as one of the Korean film and TV industrys most visible up-and-coming stars. ... Lee Sa-bi is the first Korean Playboy model. ... Profile Date of Birth: Janurary 08, 1977 Height: 176 cm Weight: 52 kg Hobbies: Watching movies and listening to music Academic: Bachelor - Seoul Womens University(서울여자대학교) - Bahelor of Biology First Scene on TV: 1998 Super Elite Model Competition, Korea Languages: Korean, English ... Lee Young-Ae (born January 31, 1971) is a Korean actress. ... Minka (born September 7, 1970) is the stage name of a big-bust model, stripper and pornographic actor. ... Moon Hee-jun (born 14 March 1978, Seoul) is a South Korean musician formerly of the group H.O.T. // Discography Fans Club 2001-2004: H.I.T (SM ENTERTAINMENT) 2005: Junist (PS ENTERTAINMENT) Albums 2001 Alone 2002 Messiah 2003 Legend 2004 The Best 2005 Triple X Singles 2004 Winter... Pak Chae-rim (born March 28, 1979) is a South Korean actress. ... Park Ji-yoon (born 3 January 1982) is a Korean pop singer, actress, model. ... Park Sang-min (Born October 9, 1970) is a Korean actor. ... Park Sol-mi (Born January 3, 1978) is a Korean actress. ... Park Yong-ha is a Korean actor and singer. ... Ryu Shi-won (born October 6, 1972, Seoul) is a Korean actor and singer. ... Son Ye-jin (born January 11, 1982 in Daegu, South Korea) is an actress. ... Song Kang-ho (송강호) (b. ... Song Hye-kyo (born 26 February 1982) is a Korean model and actress. ... Song Seung-hun (born Song Seung-bok on 5th October 1976) is a Korean actor. ... Song Yun-ah (Born 7 June 1973) is a Korean model, singer and actress. ... Tei (Kim Ho Kyung) (simply known as Tei, born April 4, 1983) is a Korean pop singer. ... Won Bin (born 29 September 1977) is a Korean actor. ... Yoon Son-ha (Born 23 October 1975) is a Korean actress and singer. ...

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K-rock musicians

  • Shin Jung-hyeon (신중현)

Shin Jung-hyeon (born January 4, 1938, Seoul) is a South Korean rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. ...

Film-makers

Im Kwon-taek (born Jangseong, May 2, 1936) is one of the most famous Korean directors. ... Lee Chang-dong (born April 1, 1954) is a South Korean film director with a diversified career. ... Park Chan-wook born August 23, 1963 is a South Korean director and screenwriter. ... Hong Sang-soo (born 25 October 1960 in Seoul) is a contemprorary and highly-regarded Korean film director. ... Kim Ki-duk is a Korean film maker noted for his meditative, philosophical films. ... Park Kwang-su is a Korean filmmaker. ...

Historical Figures

See also: List of Korean monarchs Korean kingdoms are listed in the order of their fall. ...

Daegak Guksa (Hangul 대각국사, Hanja 大覺國師), 1055-1101, was a Korean priest who founded the Chontae sect of Buddhism. ... Gang Hong-rip was a Korean commander-in-chief during the Joseon Dynasty. ... Gwanghaegun or Prince Gwanghae (1574–1641; reigned 1608–1623) was the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty. ... The Joseon Dynasty (also Chosŏn, Hangul: 조선왕조, Hanja: 朝鮮王朝) was the final ruling dynasty of Korea, lasting from 1392 until 1910. ... Hong Bok-won (洪福源; in Pinyin: hong2 fu4 yuan2; 1206-1258) was a Goryeo commander who later served as an administrator of the Mongol Empire. ... Sejong the Great (May 6, 1397 – May 18, 1450), born Yi Do, was the fourth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea from 1418 to 1450. ... Hangul is the native alphabet used to write the Korean language, as opposed to the hanja system borrowed from China. ... Seong Sam-Mun(1418-1456) was one of the creators of the Korean alphabet Hangul. ... Qi Empress (奇皇后; Mongolian name: Öljei Khutugh 完者忽都) (?-1369/70) was one of empresses of Toghun Temür Khan of the Yuan Dynasty and the mother of Ayushiridar. ... Ukhaatu Khan (Classical Mongolian: Uqaɤatu qaɤan; Khalkha Mongolian: Ухаант хаан Uhaant haan), born Toghun Temür, was the fifteenth grand-khan of the Mongol Empire (Dai-ön Ulus/Yuan Dynasty). ... Biligtü Khan, born Ayushiridara (temple name: 昭宗 Zhaozong; r. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Wang Go (王暠 in Pinyin: wang2 gao3; Mongolian name: Öljeyitü 完澤禿; ?-1345) was a King of Shen (瀋王) of the Yuan Dynasty. ... Toghtua Bukha (脫脫不花, 篤朶不花) was the King of Shen in the 14th century. ... Yi Ja-chun (Mongolian name: Ulus Bukha 吾魯思不花; 1315-1360) was a minor officer of the Yuan Dynasty (later Goryeo Dynasty) and the father of Yi Seong-gye, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. ... King Taejo of Joseon (original name Yi Seong-gye, 이성계(李成桂) was the founder and the first king of Koreas Joseon Dynasty. ... Yi Sun-sin (March 8, 1545 – November 19, 1598), was a famous Korean naval leader. ... Ahn Chang-ho, pen name Dosan, (November 9, 1878 - March 10, 1938) was a Korean independence activist and one of the early leaders of the Korean immigrant community in the United States. ...

Poets

See also: List of Korean language poets List of Korean language poets Twentieth-century poets (alphabetical listing) Choi Seung-ho (born 1942) Chông Chi-yong (1902-?) Chu Yohan (1900-1980) Hong Yun-suk (born 1925) Hwang Tong-gyu (born 1938) Im Hwa (1908-1953) Kim Chun-su (1922-2004) Kim Jong-chul (born 1947) Kim...

Chong Ch’ol (1536-1593) was a Korean administrator and poet. ...

Politicians

See also: President of South Korea The President is head of state of South Korea. ...

1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Choi Kyu-ha (July 16, 1919-) was President of South Korea between 1979 and 1980. ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Chun Doo-hwan (Korean hangul: 전두환; hanja: 全斗煥; revised: Jeon Duhwan; McCune-Reischauer: Chŏn Tuhwan; born 18 January 1931) was a Korean military officer and the President of South Korea from 1980 to 1988. ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Kim Dae-jung (born December 3, 1925) is a South Korean politician. ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Kim Il-sung (김일성) (15 April 1912 – 8 July 1994) was the leader of North Korea from its founding in 1948 until his death, when he was succeeded by his son Kim Jong-il. ... North Korea, officially the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK; Korean: Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk; Hangul: 조선민주주의인민공화국; Hanja: 朝鮮民主主義人民共和國), is a country in eastern Asia, covering the northern half of the peninsula of Korea. ... Communism - Wikipedia /**/ @import /w/skins-1. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Kim Jong-il (born February 16, 1941) is the leader of North Korea. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Kim Jong-pil is a South Korean politician and founder of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (the KCIA, now the National Intelligence Service), who served as Prime Minister twice, from 1971-1975 and from 1998-2000. ... Kim Gu (August 29, 1876 – June 26, 1949), the sixth and last president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, was a Korean patriot who had struggled against the Japanese occupation of Korea that lasted from 1910 to 1945. ... 1876 (MDCCCLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Kim Young-sam (born December 20, 1927) was the President of South Korea from February 25, 1993 to February 25, 1998. ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Lee Bum Suk was the name of two important politicians from South Korea. ... Lee Hoi-chang (born June 2, 1935) is a South Korean politician. ... Lee Hun Jai (born 1944) is a politician from South Korea who has served as the acting Prime Minister of that country twice, from May 19, 2000, to May 22, 2000, and from May 25, 2004, to June 30, 2004. ... Lee Hae-chan (born July 10, 1952) is the current Prime Minister of South Korea. ... Lee Jong-wook of South Korea is the Director-General of the World Health Organization. ... WHO emblem The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, acting as a coordinating authority on international public health, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ... Park Chung-hee (September 30, 1917 - October 26, 1979) was President of South Korea from 1961 to 1979. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Syngman Rhee (Korean: 이승만 I Seung-man) (March 26, 1875 - July 19, 1965) was a Korean politician and the first president of South Korea. ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Roh Moo-Hyun(노무현), born September 1, 1946, has been the President of South Korea since February 25, 2003. ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Roh Tae-woo (born December 4, 1942 in Daegu, South Korea), a Korean general and politician. ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Yun Bo-seon (August 26, 1897 - July 18, 1990) was the President of South Korea during 1960 - 1962. ... The President is head of state of South Korea. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Religious Leaders

See also: List of Korean Buddhists The following is a list of Koreans who are Korean by ethnicity but Buddhist by religion. ...

This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... David Yonggi Cho is a Korean Christian minister. ... Yoido Full Gospel Church is a Pentecostal Christian church in Seoul, South Korea. ... Ham Seok-heon (13 March 1901 - 4 February 1989) was a notable figure in the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) movement in Korea. ... The Religious Society of Friends (commonly known as Quakers or Friends) is a loose knit religious or spiritual movement founded in England in the 17th century by people who were dissatisfied with the existing denominations and sects of Christianity. ... Feminism is a social theory and political movement primarily informed and motivated by the experience of women. ...

Scholars

Do-ol (도올) is the pen name of the contemporary South Korean philosopher Kim Yong-ok (sometimes given as Doal Kim Yong-ok or Tool Kim Yong-ok), born 1948. ... Ju Si-gyeong (December 22, 1876 - July 27, 1914) was one of the founders of modern Korean linguistics. ... Yi I (26 December 1536-1584) was one of the two most prominent Korean Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty, the other being his older contemporary, Yi Hwang (Toegye). ... Yi Hwang(李滉 1501-1570) was one of the two most prominent Korean Confucian scholars of the Joseon Dynasty, the other being his younger contemporary Yi I (Yulgok). ... Confucianism (儒家 Pinyin: rújiā The School of the Scholars), sometimes translated as the School of Literati, is an East Asian ethical, religious and philosophical system originally developed from the teachings of Confucius. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Categories: Buddhism-related stubs | Buddhist terms ...

Scientists and engineers

Benjamin W. Lee(이휘소) was a Korean American theoretical physicist. ...

Athletes

Ahn Jung-Hwan (born January 27, 1976 in Paju, Gyeonggi) is a South Korean football player; he made world headlines by scoring the winning golden goal for Korea against Italy in the 2002 World Cup 2nd round and sending Korea into the quarterfinals. ... Cha Bum-keun, the free-scoring Korean forward, is widely regarded as the best footballer ever to come out of Asia. ... The official Bundesliga logo. ... Hee Seop Choi (March 19, 1979 in Jeonnam, South Korea) is a professional baseball player who plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890-present) West Division (1969-present) American Association (1884-1889) Major league titles World Series titles (6) 1988 â€¢ 1981 â€¢ 1965 â€¢ 1963 1959 â€¢ 1955 NL Pennants (21) 1988 â€¢ 1981 â€¢ 1978 â€¢ 1977 1974 â€¢ 1966 â€¢ 1965 â€¢ 1963 1959 â€¢ 1956 â€¢ 1955 â€¢ 1953 1952 â€¢ 1949 â€¢ 1947 â€¢ 1941 1920 â€¢ 1916 â€¢ 1900... Hong Myung-Bo (born February 12, 1969 in Seoul) was a South Korean football player; he recently announced his retirement following the end of the 2004 Major League Soccer season, having finished his career with the Los Angeles Galaxy. ... Byung-Hyun Kim (born January 21, 1979 in Gwangju, South Korea) is a right-handed pitcher who has played for the Colorado Rockies since 2005. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. ... Mi Hyun Kim (born in Inchon on 13 January 1977) is a female golf champion from South Korea. ... LPGA stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association. ... Sun-Woo Kim (born September 4, 1977 in Incheon, South Korea), also known as Sunny Kim, is a professional baseball player with the Colorado Rockies. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969-present) East Division (1969-present) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None NL Pennants (0) None East Division titles (1) [1][2] 1981 (as Montreal) Wild card berths (0) None [1] - In 1981, a players strike in the middle of the season forced... Lee Chun-Soo (born 9 July 1981) is a football player from South Korea. ... Lee Hyung-Taik (b. ... Nam Sung-yong (November 23, 1912 - February 20, 2001), was the bronze winner of the Marathon of the 1936 Summer Olympics, completing the run in 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 42 seconds. ... Modern day marathon runners The word marathon refers to a long-distance road running event of 42. ... Chan Ho Park (born June 30, 1973 in Kongju, South Korea) is a Korean baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Major League Baseball San Diego Padres. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969-present) West Division (1969-present) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None NL Pennants (2) 1998 â€¢ 1984 West Division titles (4) 2005 â€¢ 1998 â€¢ 1996 â€¢ 1984 Wild card berths (0) None Major league nicknames San Diego Padres (1969-present) Major league home ballparks PETCO... Major league affiliations American League (1961-present) West Division (1972-present) East Division (1969-1971) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None AL Pennants (0) None West Division titles (3) [1] 1999 â€¢ 1998 â€¢ 1996 Wild card berths (0) None [1] - In 1994, a players strike wiped out the last... Ji-Sung Park (박지성 in Korean), also known as Hub Lub, (born February 25, 1981 in Suwon) is a football player from South Korea. ... Manchester Uniteds emblem Manchester United F.C. (often abbreviated to Man United or just Man U, pronounced man-yoo) is an English football club based at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. ... Se Ri Pak (born September 28, 1977 in Daejeon, South Korea) is a professional golfer. ... LPGA stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association. ... Seol Ki-hyeon (born 8 January 1979 in Jeongseon, Korea) is a football player from South Korea. ... Sohn Kee-chung (August 29, 1912 - November 15, 2002) became the first medal-winning Korean Olympian, together with his teammate Nam Sung-yong when he won the 1936 Berlin Olympics Marathon as a member of the Japanese delegation. ... Modern day marathon runners The word marathon refers to a long-distance road running event of 42. ... Birdie Kim (born Ju-Yun Kim in Ik-San on 26 August 1981) is a female South Korean golfer. ... LPGA stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association. ... 2004 Sports Illustrated cover featuring Hines Ward (left) and then-teammate, Plaxico Burress. ... For information about the former St Kilda player named Peter Bell, see Peter R. Bell. ... Australian Football is the official name for Australian rules football, the code of football played in the Australian Football League (AFL). ... Michelle Wie (born October 11, 1989) is a professional American golfer who has gained attention for her long drives and her attempts to make a cut at a mens PGA Tour event. ... LPGA stands for Ladies Professional Golf Association. ... Jeanette Lee (born July 9, 1971) is a highly successful Korean-American pool player. ... WPBA TV (channel 30, DTV 21) is one of two Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliates in metro Atlanta. ... Joo Se Hyuk is a Korean table tennis player who has revolutionized the way players think about the defensive style. ... Wang Liqin winning a forehand drive against Jörg Rosskopf. ...

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