List of Famous people born in South Korea

Lee Jung-hee is a South Korean politician, lawyer and activist. 18th member of the National Assembly of South Korea. She was one of the candidates for the South Korean 2012 presidential election.

Bae Ki-tae is a former speed skater from South Korea. In 1990, he became the first Korean speed-skater to win a senior championship, winning gold at the World Sprint Speed Skating Championships held in Tromsø, Norway. In addition, Kim participated in the World Allround Speed Skating Championships and won the 500 metres 3 times.

Yeon Sang-ho is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the animated films The King of Pigs (2011) and The Fake (2013), and the live-action film Train to Busan (2016), its sequel Peninsula (2020) and Psychokinesis (2018).

Princess Jeongmyeong was a Joseon Royal Princess as the tenth daughter of King Seonjo, from Queen Inmok. During her older half-brother's reign, she suffered hardships, and her title was revoked, but later it was reinstated after her half-nephew ascended the throne. Due to this, her life was believed to have been as brittle and unfortunate like her ancestor and her descendant who were famous for their unfortunate fates as the Princess of Joseon and Korean Empire.

Kim Hye-rin is a South Korean badminton player. In 2013, she won the mixed doubles title at the Romanian International tournament partnered with Choi Sol-kyu. In 2017, she won the silver medal at the Asia Championships in the women's doubles event.

Shin Seung-chan is a South Korean doubles specialist badminton player. She won the women's doubles bronze medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics, and 2014 BWF World Championships. Shin clinched the women's and mixed doubles gold at the 2015 Summer Universiade, also in the team event in 2013 and 2015.

Lee Young-moo is a retired South Korean football player. He didn't have a great talent or physique, but he was the most active South Korean footballer of all time. He was noted for his tremendous work rate, and an unofficial record that he moved about 20 kilometers in a match is also remaining. He was situated as an attacking midfielder in the starting line up, but his actual role was difficult to sort due to his work rate which moved wide scope and took part in both the attack and the defense. He is a committed Christian and always did prayer ceremonies when he scored goals. His religious belief also helped his stamina and diligence. He won nine Asian titles with the national team, including the 1978 Asian Games.