Personal Information
Residence Namyangju, KOR
Occupation Athlete
Languages Korean
Higher education Physical Education - Korea National Sport University: Seoul, KOR
License number 30111988000
Club
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport? She took up the sport at age 15 in grade eight of middle school in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Why this sport? She thought it was interesting to play with a sword.
Club / Team Seoul Metropolitan Government: Republic of Korea
Name of coach Jeon Hee-Sook [club], KOR; Kim Hyung-Sup [national], KOR
Handedness Right
General Interest
Nicknames Hongdangmu [because of her family name. The nickname means 'carrot' in Korean]. (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)
Memorable sporting achievement Winning bronze in team foil at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)
Most influential person in career Her parents. (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)
Injuries She has suffered injuries to her elbow and her knee during her career. (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)
Sporting philosophy / motto "Life is not a big deal. Seize the day." (Athlete, 26 Sep 2023)