Key Figures of Korea

The section presents brief biographies of 19 historical figures of Korea.

1. Expander and Opener of Goguryeo's Territory, King Gwanggaeto
2. Consolidator of Baekje, King Geunchogo
3. Korea's First Female Ruler, Queen Seondeok of Silla
4. Goryeo's Most Well-known Negotiator and Diplomat, Seo Hui
5. Author of the Oldest Extant Korean History, Kim Bu-sik
6. Architect of the Joseon Dynasty, Jeong Do-jeon
7. From Slave to Prolific Scientific Inventor - Jang Yeong-sil
8. Joseon's Most Revered Female Artist, Sin Saimdang
9. Renowned Neo-Confucian Scholar, Yi Hwang
10. Filial Son and Renaissance Leader, King Jeongjo of Joseon
11. Creators of a Unique "Genre" of Korean Painting, Kim Hong-do and Sin Yun-bok
12. Beloved Poet and Independence Activist, Yun Dong-ju
13. Independence Activist and Patriotic Assassin, An Jung-geun
14. Political Leader andIndependence Activist, Kim Gu
15. Gold Medal Olympian Marathon Runner, Sohn Kee-chung
16. The Artist that Harmonized Korean Tradition and Modernity - Whanki Kim
17. Founder of Video Art and "Cultural Terrorist," Paik Nam-jun
18. Anti-Authoritarian Opposition Leader and Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Kim Dae-jung