8 Notable alumni of Kwangwoon University
Updated: June 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
Kwangwoon University is ranked #2,324 in the world and #43 in South Korea by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 8 notable alumni from Kwangwoon 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 Kwangwoon University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Yu In-soo
1994-. (aged 32)
association football player
Yu In-soo is a South Korean footballer who plays for Jeju SK.
2. Heo Jae-won
1984-. (aged 42)
association football player
Heo Jae-won is a South Korean football player and manager.
3. Kwak Hee-ju
1981-. (aged 45)
association football player
Kwak Hee-Ju is a South Korean footballer who plays as a defender who last played for Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
4. Kim Min-hyeok
1992-. (aged 34)
association football player
Kim Min-hyeok is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ulsan Hyundai.
5. Kim Jin-sung
1999-. (aged 27)
association football player
Kim Jin-sung is a South Korean footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
6. Seol Ki-hyeon
1979-. (aged 47)
association football player
Seol Ki-hyeon is a South Korean former professional footballer who played as a winger, and who currently is the manager of Gyeongnam FC. He is also the first South Korean footballer to score in the history of the UEFA Champions League, during his time at Anderlecht.
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7. Kim Nam-chun
1989-2020 (aged 31)
association football player
Kim Nam-chun was a South Korean footballer who played as a defender.
8. Choi Soon-ho
1962-. (aged 64)
association football player
association football coach
Choi Soon-ho is a South Korean football manager and former player.