SNU Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of SNU

• Ban Ki-moon (1970) - Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, played a significant role in global diplomacy.
• Lee Myung-bak (1965) - Former President of South Korea, known for his economic policies.
• Shinzo Abe (1977) - Former Prime Minister of Japan, notable for his economic reforms.
• Chang Ki-young (1991) - Renowned filmmaker, known for his work in Korean cinema.
• Kim Dae-jung (1959) - Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former President of South Korea, recognized for his efforts in democracy and human rights.
• Choi Sung-hoon (1983) - Leading researcher in materials science at Seoul National University.
• Park Chan-wook (1982) - Acclaimed director, known for films like 'Oldboy' and 'The Handmaiden'.
• Seo Jung-won (1995) - Influential economist, currently a professor at SNU.