Won Kuk Lee Death
Won passed away on February 2, 2003 at the age of 95.
Won Kuk Lee death quick facts:
When did Won Kuk Lee die?
February 2, 2003How old was Won Kuk Lee when died?
95
Won Kuk Lee Birthday and Date of Death
Won Kuk Lee was born on April 13, 1907 and died on February 2, 2003. Won was 95 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: April 13, 1907
Date of Death: February 2, 2003
Age at Death: 95
Won Kuk Lee - Biography
Won Kuk Lee (Hangul: 이원국, Hanja: 李元國) (April 13, 1907 – February 2, 2002) was a martial artist, black belt in Japanese karate and pupil of Gichin Funakoshi. He introduced karate in the Republic of Korea (1944), creating his own style of Karate known as Tang Soo Do Chung Do Kwan style, which became known as “Tae Kwon Do” as of 1955; instilling a profound influence in this martial art through teaching future masters and authoring the book “Tae Kwon Do handbook“ in 1968.
