Jang Jae-sik dead at age 91, South Korean politician and economist
2026. He was a South Korean politician and economist. Further details about his life and career were not provided in the available record · 28 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 28
Deaths from South Korea
Cho Il-hyeon dead at age 70, South Korean politician, MP
a South Korean politician and former member of the National Assembly, died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on July 15, 1955, in Hongcheon County, South Korea, he served as an MP from 1992 to 1996… · 17 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 17
Dai-won Moon dead at age 83, South Korean-born Mexican taekwondo practitioner
a South Korean-born Mexican taekwondo practitioner, died on May 16, 2026, at age 83. Known as the Father of Mexican Taekwondo, he introduced the sport to Mexico in 1969. Moon was born in Duk Hap, a village 200 kilometers south… · 16 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Shin Jong-o South Korean judge, suicide dies
2026, by suicide. He was a South Korean judge associated with Kim Keon Hee. The death was reported without further details · 06 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 6
Lee Hong-koo South Korean politician, prime minister dead at age 92
the South Korean politician who served as prime minister from 1994 to 1995, died on May 4, 2026. He was 92. Lee also served as South Korean ambassador to the United Kingdom and the United States, and was the founding… · 04 May 2026 · May 2026
Jerry.K South Korean rapper, glioblastoma dead at age 42
the South Korean rapper also known as Kim Jin-il, died on April 27, 2026, at age 42, from glioblastoma. Born Kim Jin-il on January 26, 1984, he was known by his stage name Jerry.K and served as head of the… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026
Pharis Harvey 91. American Methodist minister and human rights activist dies
an American Methodist minister and human rights activist associated with the Gwangju Uprising, died April 16, 2026. His work was linked to religious ministry and human rights advocacy · South Korea · 16 April 2026 · April 2026 · Capricorn
Cho Sang-rae South Korean politician, MP dead at age 89
a South Korean politician and former member of the National Assembly, died on April 11, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 6, 1936, in Gimje, Korea, Japan, he was a member of the Democratic Justice Party and… · 11 April 2026 · April 2026
Bae Myeong-in South Korean politician, minister of justice dead at age 93
a South Korean politician and lawyer who served as minister of justice from 1982 to 1985, died on April 6, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on November 8, 1932, in Changwon, Japanese-occupied Korea. Bae’s death was… · 06 April 2026 · April 2026
Yun Ki-hyeon South Korean Go player dead at age 83
a South Korean Go player, died on April 4, 2026. He was 83. Born on September 19, 1942, Yun won the Guksu title twice, in 1971 and 1972. He resigned as a professional Go player in 2009 following a controversy… · 04 April 2026 · April 2026
Jeong Chi-geun Prosecutor dead at age 94
a South Korean politician and former prosecutor, died on March 11, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on June 30, 1931, he served as Minister of Justice from May to June 1982. He was identified in available records as… · 11 March 2026 · March 2026
Kim Yong-chae South Korean politician dead at age 94
a South Korean politician, died on March 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Born in Pocheon, Korea, Empire of Japan, on October 5, 1932, he served as mayor of the Nowon District from 1996 to 1998 · 10 March 2026 · March 2026
Moon Yong-joo Lawyer dead at age 93
a South Korean politician and lawyer, died on March 10, 2026, at the age of 93. A member of the Democratic Justice Party, she served in the National Assembly from 1981 to 1985. Born on February 8, 1933, in Anak… · 10 March 2026 · March 2026
Lee Sang-hee (general) South Korean general and politician, minister of national defense dead at ag…
the South Korean general and politician who served as minister of national defense from 2008 to 2009, died on March 10, 2026, at age 80. Born in Wonju in August 1945, he was a retired general who also served as… · 10 March 2026 · March 2026
Lee Hye-gyeong South Korean writer dead at age 66
a South Korean writer, died on February 20, 2026, at the age of 65. Born in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, on June 16, 1960, she published three collections of works and received multiple awards. In her first year… · 20 February 2026 · February 2026
Jung Eun-woo Actor dead at age 40
a South Korean actor, died on February 11, 2026, at the age of 39. Born Jung Dong-jin in Incheon, South Korea, on April 10, 1986, he worked as an actor from 2006 to 2026 and was known professionally by the… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026
Jung Jin-woo South Korean film director (Oyster Village dead at age 88
a South Korean film director and producer, died on February 8, 2026. He was 88. Jung made his directorial debut with The Only Son in 1963, at age 23, setting a Korean record as the youngest person to direct a… · 08 February 2026 · February 2026 · COVID-19
Ji Han-jae
South Korean hapkido martial artist · 29 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 29 · Artists
Chung Sanghwa
South Korean dansaekhwa painter · 27 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 27
Lim Yong-bo
South Korean basketball player and manager (national team · 23 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 23
Jung Shin-woo
South Korean chef and theatre actor · 19 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 19
Shin Sung-woo
South Korean chef and theatre actor · 18 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 18
Kim Min-jae
South Korean baseball player (Lotte Giants · 13 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 13
Ahn Sung-ki
South Korean actor (Silmido · 04 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 4
Kim Young-in
South Korean actor (Dachimawa Lee · 03 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 3
Jeon Jun-ho
South Korean baseball player (Hyundai Unicorns · 31 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 31
Yoon Seok-hwa
South Korean actress and theater director · 18 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 18
Kim Mi-sub South Korean Olympic modern pentathlete dead at age 52
a South Korean Olympic modern pentathlete, died on December 15, 2025, in Carrollton, Texas, at the age of 52. Born in Suncheon, South Korea, on December 24, 1972, he competed in the men's individual event at the 1996 Summer Olympics · 15 December 2025 · December 2025 · Other
Kim Woo-nam South Korean politician, MP, heart attack dead at age 70
a South Korean politician and former member of the National Assembly, died on December 11, 2025, of a heart attack. He was 70. Born in Pyeongdae-ri, Jeju Island, on July 12, 1955, he served in the 17th, 18th, and 19th… · 11 December 2025 · December 2025
Lee Moon-soo
South Korean actor (My Son · 28 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 28
Roh Su-hui
South Korean political activist · 10 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 10 · Other
Baek Se-hee
South Korean author (I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki) · 16 October 2025 · October 2025 · October 16
Na Dong-hyeon
South Korean streamer and YouTuber · 19 September 2025 · September 2025 · September 19 · Other
Kim Seong-min
North Korean-born South Korean political activist · 11 September 2025 · September 2025 · September 11 · Other
Na Dong-hyun
South Korean streamer and YouTuber · 05 September 2025 · September 2025 · September 5 · Other
Mun Ki-nam
North and South Korean footballer and coach · 09 August 2025 · August 2025 · August 9
Park Ki-seo
South Korean bus and taxi driver · 10 July 2025 · July 2025 · July 10 · Other
Chang Yoon-chang
South Korean Olympic volleyball player (1984 · 29 May 2025 · May 2025 · May 29
Choi Jung-woo
South Korean actor (Like a Virgin · 26 May 2025 · May 2025 · May 26
Kim Yeong-hyeon
South Korean poet and novelist · 08 May 2025 · May 2025 · May 8
Kang Ji-yong
South Korean footballer (Bucheon · 22 April 2025 · April 2025 · April 22
Moon Byung-nam
South Korean ballet dancer · 09 April 2025 · April 2025 · April 9 · Other
Kim Shin-jo
North Korean-born South Korean soldier and pastor · 08 April 2025 · April 2025 · April 8 · Other
Han Jong-Hee
South Korean businessman (Samsung) · 24 March 2025 · March 2025 · March 24 · Other
Kim Tae-young
South Korean military officer · 26 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 26 · Other
Gil Won-ok
South Korean human rights activist · 15 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 15 · Other
Kim Sae-ron
South Korean actress (A Brand New Life · 15 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 15
Lee Joo-Sil
South Korean actress (The Uncanny Counter · 01 February 2025 · February 2025 · February 1
Yoon Dae-sung
South Korean playwright and screenwriter (All That Falls Has Wings · 30 January 2025 · January 2025 · January 30
Kim Soo-jin
South Korean mineralogist · 28 January 2025 · January 2025 · January 28 · Other