Korean Famous Names Starting with Letter R

Is a female badminton player from South Korea.Ra is married to her former mixed doubles partner Kim

Is a female badminton player from South Korea.Ra is married to her former mixed doubles partner Kim Dong-moon, and in July 2007 they had a son called Kim Han-wool

Is a Korean pop singer, dancer, model, and actor.Rain, real name Jeong Ji-hoon, was born on June 25,

Is a Korean pop singer, dancer, model, and actor.Rain, real name Jeong Ji-hoon, was born on June 25, 1982 in Seoul, South Korea and spent most of his childhood living with his parents and younger sister near Hongik University[1]. Despite being an introverted and shy child, he discovered he had a passion for dance when he performed in a talent show for Sungmoon Junior High School.

Is a North Korean short track speed skater. She won an individual bronze medal at short track at the

Is a North Korean short track speed skater. She won an individual bronze medal at short track at the 2003 Winter Asian Games. She was a competitor at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino.

Is a North Korean footballer who plays for April 25 Sports Group. She plays a key role not only for

Is a North Korean footballer who plays for April 25 Sports Group. She plays a key role not only for her club, but also for her national teams in the AFC Women's Asian Cup, Asian Games and FIFA Women's World Cup. Ri Kum-Suk began her international career from 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup at age of 20, when her team couldn't get out of the group, losing to Nigeria and USA as 2-1, 3-0, and making a sunrise win over Denmark, 3-1. She played as a midfielder during those games, supporting their young and talent striker Jin Byol-Hui.

Was a center with the national basketball team of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He was

Was a center with the national basketball team of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He was also known as Michael Ri, after his favorite basketball player, Michael Jordan.

Is a North Korean figure skater.

Is a North Korean figure skater.

Is a North Korean weightlifter who competed in the women's 58 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won

Is a North Korean weightlifter who competed in the women's 58 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won the silver medal with 220.0 kg in total.

Is a North Korean wrestler. He also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Is a North Korean wrestler. He also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Is an American professional ice hockey player currently with the New York Islanders of the National

Is an American professional ice hockey player currently with the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League.

Is a former President of South Korea. He held the position from February 25, 2003 to February 25, 20

Is a former President of South Korea. He held the position from February 25, 2003 to February 25, 2008. Before entering politics, Roh was a human rights lawyer.Roh was appointed as the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries in August 2000. He was elected the presidential candidate of the ruling Millennium Democratic Party in a landslide victory, eventually winning the presidency on December 19, 2002, defeating Lee Hoi-chang of the Grand National Party by a narrow margin

South Korean footballer played mainly Chunnam Dragons as a forward.His first season, 1995, he achiev

South Korean footballer played mainly Chunnam Dragons as a forward.His first season, 1995, he achieved triple crown that Rookie of the Year award, Most goalscorer and All-star match MVP. And 1997, He awarded Most goalscorer in Korean FA Cup 1997. In 1999, he was Asian Cup Winners Cup MVP.He is fifth member of 40-40 Club since April 27, 2003. His record was 76 goals and 40 assists when he achieved record. His all-time record is 246 appearances, 76 goals, 40 assists.

A former ROK Army general and politician. He was the 13th president of South Korea (1988–1993).Roh

A former ROK Army general and politician. He was the 13th president of South Korea (1988–1993).Roh befriended Chun Doo-hwan while in high school in Daegu. A member of the army from 1955, Roh rose steadily through the ranks and was promoted to major genera

Is a South Korean actor. His brother Ryu Seung-wan is a film director and they have worked together

Is a South Korean actor. His brother Ryu Seung-wan is a film director and they have worked together on the films Die Bad, Dachimawa Lee, No Blood No Tears, Arahan and Crying Fist. He is one of the most talented young actors in South Korea.

A Korean actor and singer. After he made his debut in the KBS drama feeling (??) in 1994, Ryu pursue

A Korean actor and singer. After he made his debut in the KBS drama feeling (??) in 1994, Ryu pursued a singing career.In December 12, 2004, Ryu specially came with another Taiwanese actress to Singapore for the presentation of the Star awards to Singaporean actors in the Mediacorp Star Awards 2004. The event was broadcasted on Mediacorp's TV Channel 8.Ryu revealed that he is the 14th-generation descendant of the Joseon Dynasty Prime Minister, Yu Seong-ryong.[1][2]