11 Notable alumni of Wonkwang University
Updated: June 09, 2026 EliteDegrees
Wonkwang University is ranked #2,174 in the world and #39 in South Korea by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Wonkwang 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 Wonkwang University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Yang Gui-ja
1955-. (aged 71)
writer
Yang Gwija is a South Korean writer.
2. Yun Heung-gil
1942-. (aged 84)
writer
Yun Heunggil is a South Korean novelist known for his treatment of conflicts between the individual and society. He received his degree in Korean literature from Wonkwang University in 1973. In 1977 he won the Korean Literature Writers Award.
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3. Shin Joon-sup
1963-. (aged 63)
boxer
Shin Joon-Sup is a former South Korean middleweight boxer and 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist.
4. Jung Jae-sung
1982-2018 (aged 36)
Olympic competitor
badminton coach
badminton player
Jung Jae-sung was a South Korean professional badminton player who specialized in men's doubles.
5. Yoo Yeon-seong
1986-. (aged 40)
badminton player
Yoo Yeon-seong is a South Korean professional badminton player.
6. Ha Tae-kwon
1975-. (aged 51)
badminton player
Olympic competitor
Ha Tae-kwon is a badminton player from South Korea. Born in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, Ha started his career in badminton with the recommendation of Kim Dong-moon in elementary school. He made his international debut in 1992, and won his first Grand Prix title at the 1995 Canada Open. Ha three times competed in Olympic Games in 1996, 2000 and...
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7. Han Byung-do
1967-. (aged 59)
politician
Han Byung-do is a South Korean politician representing Iksan at the National Assembly and previously served as Senior Secretary to the President Moon Jae-in for Political Affairs.
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8. Seo Do-young
1981-. (aged 45)
actor
television actor
model
Seo Do-young is a South Korean actor.
9. Park Bum-shin
1946-. (aged 80)
prose writer
writer
university teacher
Park Bum-shin is a South Korean writer.
10. Do-ol
1948-. (aged 78)
author
screenwriter
professor
philosopher
journalist
Kim Yong-ok is a South Korean philosopher. His art name is Do-ol. His name is sometimes rendered as To-ol Kim Young-oak.
11. Ahn Do-hyun
1961-. (aged 65)
prose writer
poet
writer
An Dohyeon is a South Korean poet and university professor. He was Born in Yecheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do in 1961, he made his literary debut in 1984 when his poem won the Dong-A Ilbo New Year's Literary Contest. He has published poetry collections such as 'Jeon Bong-jun Going to Seoul', 'Bonfire', 'I Want to Go to You', 'The Discovery of Ando-hyun', 'Miscellaneous...
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