Wonju
Wonju ranks 4,099th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Macaé, Maldon, and Tongyeong. Memorable people born in Wonju include Choi Kyu-hah, Jee Yong-ju, and Jang Mi-ran. Memorable people who died in Wonju include Jee Yong-ju. Wonju has been the birth place of many politicians, and boxers and the death place of many boxers. Wonju is located in South Korea.
Wonju is the most populous city in Gangwon Province, South Korea, with a population of 364,860 as of 2023. The city is located approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) east of Seoul. During the time of Great Joseon, Wonju was the capital of the historic Gangwon Province, one of the Eight Provinces of Korea. It was the site of three crucial battles during the Korean War. Read more on Wikipedia
People
Between 1919 and 1988, Wonju was the birth place of 4 globally memorable people, including Choi Kyu-hah, Jee Yong-ju, and Jang Mi-ran. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Wonju including Jee Yong-ju.
People Born in Wonju
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Choi Kyu-hah
POLITICIAN
1919 - 2006
HPI: 65.09
Rank: 1
Jee Yong-ju
BOXER
1948 - 1985
HPI: 45.24
Rank: 2
Jang Mi-ran
ATHLETE
1983 - Present
HPI: 35.37
Rank: 3
Kim Hyeon-woo
WRESTLER
1988 - Present
HPI: 32.00
Rank: 4
People Deceased in Wonju
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Most individuals born in present day Wonju were politicians (1), boxers (1), athletes (1), and wrestlers (1), while most who died were boxers (1).
Occupational Trends
Over the past 100 years, boxers have been the top profession of globally memorable people born in Wonju, including Jee Yong-ju. Whereas, throughout history, politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Wonju, including Choi Kyu-hah.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 2 globally memorable people born in Wonju since 1700.
