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 Choi Ki-sang, member of the National Assembly for Geumcheon since 2020

Salesian High School (South Korea)

See also

Salesians of Don Bosco

References

External links

School website

Alumni website

Salesian Society - Korea

Salesian schools

Buildings and structures in Gwangju

Educational institutions established in 1959

High schools in South Korea

Catholic schools in South Korea

Boys' schools in South Korea

1959 establishments in South Korea

Salesian High School (South Korea)