15 Notable alumni of Ajou University
Updated: June 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
Ajou University is ranked #1,285 in the world and #20 in South Korea by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 15 notable alumni from Ajou University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Ajou University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Jin Kyung-sun
1980-. (aged 46)
association football player
Jin Kyung-Sun is a South Korean retired football player.
2. Suh Jin-suck
1955-. (aged 71)
physician
researcher
radiologist
Jin-Suck Suh is a South Korean medical professor. He graduated with MD from Yonsei University in 1979. He received PhD in 1999 from Ajou University. He is the Avison Distinguished Professor, 2011 at Yonsei University. Suh is a director as well as a principal investigator in imaging development projects of medical convergence research institute at Yonsei University.
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3. Cho Duck-je
1965-. (aged 61)
association football player
association football coach
Cho Deok-je is a former South Korea football player and manager current assistant manager of Malaysia.
4. Ko Cha-won
1986-. (aged 40)
association football player
Ko Cha-won is a South Korean football player who plays for Cheonan City.
5. Kim Jae-sung
1983-. (aged 43)
association football player
Kim Jae-sung is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
6. Ko Kwang-min
1988-. (aged 38)
association football player
Ko Kwang-min is a South Korean footballer who plays as a midfielder.
7. Choi Hyo-jin
1983-. (aged 43)
association football player
Choi Hyo-Jin is a South Korean retired football player who used to play as a right wingback.
8. Hwang Jae-won
1981-. (aged 45)
association football player
Hwang Jae-Won was a South Korean football defender.
9. Ji Suk-jin
1966-. (aged 60)
television actor
television presenter
singer
comedian
Jee Seok-jin is a South Korean comedian, singer, television presenter, actor, and broadcaster. He made his entertainment industry debut in 1992 as a singer and gained worldwide popularity with the variety show Running Man (2010–present).
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10. John Cook-Jong Lee
1969-. (aged 57)
physician
researcher
surgeon
Lee Guk-jong, also romanized as Lee Cook-jong is a South Korean doctor. As a surgeon specializing in trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and gunshot wounds, he has been described as "Korea's most prestigious trauma doctor" by Defence Minister Shin Won-sik. He won "The Person Who Brightened the World" award in November 2017. Lee Guk-jong leads the trauma surgery team at Ajou...
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11. Um Won-sang
1999-. (aged 27)
association football player
Um Won-sang is a South Korean footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for Daejeon Hana Citizen and the South Korea national team.
12. Lee Min-sung
1973-. (aged 53)
association football player
association football coach
Lee Min-Sung is a former South Korean football player and coach who currently coaching Jeonnam Dragons FC. He played for Busan I'cons and Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul and also represented South Korea national football team at international level.
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13. Choi Kyoung-rok
1995-. (aged 31)
association football player
Darren Choi Kyoung-rok is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Gwangju FC.
14. Kim Ji-hun
1981-. (aged 45)
television actor
stage actor
actor
film actor
Kim Ji-hoon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his romantic comedies on television such as The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law (2007), Love Marriage (also known as Matchmaker's Lover, 2008), Stars Falling from the Sky (also known as Wish Upon a Star, 2010), and My Cute Guys (2013). In 2010, he also appeared in the film Natalie,...
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15. Ahn Jung-hwan
1976-. (aged 50)
television personality
association football player
Ahn Jung-hwan is a South Korean television personality and former professional footballer. A versatile forward known for his technical skills and clutch goalscoring, Ahn represented South Korea at three FIFA World Cups, notably scoring a golden goal against Italy in 2002. Following his retirement, Ahn transitioned into a successful career in broadcasting, becoming a popular football commentator and television host....
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