Whimoon High School

History

Whimoon High school started in 1901 with name of Kwangsung-Euisuk, one of the oldest private schools in South Korea. The founder is Min Young-whi. The emperor at that time was Ko-jong and he gave the name of school so the name was changed to 'Whimoon Euisuk'. The name was continuously changed because of the changes in educational policy. In 1914, Whimoon Euisuk became 'Whimoon Private Normal School' and then became 'Whimoon Middle School' in 1928. By the law of advanced education, Whimoon Middle School was divided into two schools, which are Whimoon Middle School and Whimoon High School in 1957. Originally, the location of the school was middle of Seoul(Jongro-gu) but moved to current location in 1979. Now, Whimoon High School is famous for its prestigious location.

1906 Founded, approved by emperor Ko-jong

1910 The first graduation ceremony (32 students)

1918 Changed its name to 'Private Normal Whimoon School' (4-year system)

1921 조선어연구회 Korean Language Research Organization was founded with teachers in Whimoon School

1922 Changed its name to 'Whimoon Normal High School' (5-year system)

1923 Received 72 musical instrumental from royal musical institute, making the first royal orchestra

1933 Opened the first library in Korea

1938 Changed its name to 'Whimoon Middle School' (5-year system)

1946 Changed its name to 'Whimoon Middle School' (6-year system)

1951 Divided into 2 schools, Whimoon Middle School (3-year system) and Whimoon High School (3-year system)

1962 Former Board of Director Mr. Min Byoeng-yoo donated 79,398㎡ land, current location.

1978 Moved to current location from Jongro-gu

2006 Held 100th anniversary ceremony

2011 Held 103rd graduation ceremony (Total Alumni: 33,950 people)

Admissions

By the law of private school education, Whimoon High School was selected to be a private-operated high school above numerous other school. The students who have a higher GPA than other students in their middle school can apply to Whimoon High School.

Alumni

Politician / Government

최두선 Choi Doo-sun - Prime Minister of Korea

이순용 Lee Soon-yong - Minister of Public Administration and Security

이선근 Lee Sun-keun - Minister of Education&Human Resources Development

백두진 Baek Du-jin - Prime Minister of Korea

이한기 Lee Han-gi - Secretary of Prime Minister

최영희 (1921년) Choi Young-hee - Minister of National Defense

서정욱 Seo Jeong-uk - Minister of Science Technology

길형보 Gil Hyung-bo - Chief of the Army

Journalism

손석희 Son Suk-hee - Journalist

송승환 Song Seung-hwan - Director of Nanta (musical)

이승환 Lee Seung-hwan - Singer

김동률 Kim Dong-ryul - Singer

유지태 Yoo Ji-tae - Actor

김동완 Kim Dong-wan - Singer

이동건 Lee Dong-gun - Actor

Literature

홍사용 Hong Sa-yong - Poet

정지용 Jeong Ji-yong - Poet

김유정 Kim Yoo-jung - Writer

방영웅 Bang Young-woong - Writer

김훈 Kim Hoon - Writer

박정운 Park Jong-woon Writer

Economics / Business

이재욱 Lee Jae-wook - Former president of NOKIA TMC

한상범 Han Sang-beom - Vice president of Korean Air

오남수 Oh Nam-su - President of Keumho-asiana Corporation

정의선 Chung Eui-sun - President of KIA Motors

Education

이병희 Lee Byung-hee - President of Hanyang University 한양대학교

고병익 Ko Byung-ik - President of Seoul National University 서울대학교

김정배 Kim Jeong-bae - President of Korea University 고려대학교

Entertainment

김준면 Kim Junmyeon Suho - Singer - Member of EXO

김석우 Kim Seokwoo Rowoon - Singer - Member of SF9

Sports

Whimoon High School is also famous for its excellent sports team, especially basketball team and baseball team. In 2010, Whimoon Baseball team became the champion of the national highschool baseball league sponsored by the president of Republic of Korea. It was the 5th champion title.

진필중 Jin Pil-joong - Baseball Player

임선동 Lim Sun-dong - Baseball Player

서장훈 Seo Jang-hoon - Basketball Player

현주엽 Hyun Joo-yup - Basketball Player

박용택 Park Yong-taek - Baseball Player

박민재 Park Min-jae - Basketball Player

우규민 Woo Gyu-min - Baseball Player

지석훈 Ji Seok-hun - Baseball Player

박민우 Park Min-woo - Baseball Player

임찬규 Im Chan-gyu - Baseball Player