Salesian High School (South Korea)
| Salesian High School | |
| Hangul | 살레시오고등학교 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 살레시오高等學校 |
| Revised Romanization | Sallesio Godeung Hakkyo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sallesio Kodǔng Hakkyo |
Salesian High School is a Catholic high school in Gwangju, South Korea. It was founded in March 1959. It was rated as one of the best private schools in Gwangju four times (in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002), and nationally acclaimed as one of the best 100 schools in South Korea in 2004.
Notable alumni
- U Yun-geun, politician
- Kim Wan-seop, journalist
- O Yeong-jeong, professional Starcraft player (AnyTime)
- Byun Hee-bong, actor
- Im Hyun-sik, actor
- Jeong Dong-chae, politician, 41st Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism from July 2004 to March 2006
- Yi Sang-guk, former chairman of the Korea Baseball Organization
- Yoon Tae-ho, web-toon writer known for Misaeng and Moss
- Yoon Jang-hyeon, mayor of Gwangju since July 2014
See also
External links
- (Korean) School website
- (Korean) Alumni website
- Salesian Society - Korea
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