List of Famous people born in South Korea

Nam Woo-hyun, also known mononymously as Woohyun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. He is well known as a member of South Korean boy group Infinite.

Danjong of Joseon was the sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty. He was forced to abdicate by his uncle, who became Sejo of Joseon, and exiled to Yeongwol County, where he was later put to death and his remains are buried.

Park Geun-hyung is a South Korean actor. His career in film, television and theater has spanned over five decades.

Hwang Seok-ho is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Shimizu S-Pulse. He won a bronze medal with the Korean men's football team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Han Chang-woo is a Zainichi Korean businessman who is the CEO of the pachinko management company, Maruhan (マルハン).

Jeong Bo-seok is a South Korean actor.

Oh Chang-seok is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading role in the 2013 television series Princess Aurora.

Oh Ji-eun is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the weekend drama Three Brothers, the daily drama Smile Again, the sitcom Living Among the Rich, the entertainment industry satire The King of Dramas, and the supernatural police procedural Cheo Yong. On 22 October 2017, she is officially married to a Korean American, whom she dated for over two years. ""

Lee Jong-wook was a South Korean public health doctor. He was the director-general of the World Health Organization for three years. Lee joined the WHO in 1983, working on a variety of projects including the Global Programme for Vaccines and Immunizations and Stop Tuberculosis. He began his term as director-general in 2003, and was the first figure from Korea to lead an international agency.