Soo-kyung, also spelled Soo-kyeong or Su-kyung, is a Korean unisex given name, predominantly feminine. Its meaning differs based on the

hanja Hanja (Hangul: ; Hanja: , ), alternatively known as Hancha, are Chinese characters () used in the writing of Korean. Hanja was used as early as the Gojoseon period, the first ever Korean kingdom. (, ) refers to Sino-Korean vocabulary, wh ...

used to write each syllable of the name. There are 67 hanja with the reading " soo" and 54 hanja with the reading "

kyung Kyung, also spelled Kyoung, Gyeong, Kyeong, or Kyong, is an uncommon Korean family name, as well as a single-syllable Korean given name and an element in many two-syllable Korean given names. As a family name The 2000 South Korean Census found 15 ...

" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names. People with this name include: ;Arts and literature *

Sumi Jo Sumi Jo, OSI (; ; born 22 November 1962) is a South Korean lyric coloratura soprano known for her Grammy award-winning interpretations of the bel canto repertoire. Life and career Early life and education Jo was born Jo Su-gyeong in Changw ...

(born Jo Soo-kyung, 1962), South Korean female opera singer *

Heo Su-gyeong Heo Su-gyeong (1964 – 3 October 2018)SEO (artist) Seo Soo-Kyoung (; born 1977), known by the artist name SEO (), is a South Korean contemporary artist who lives and works in Berlin, Germany. Her artist name comes from her family name Seo written in capital letters. Biography Seo Soo-Kyoung wa ...

(born Seo Soo-kyoung, 1977), South Korean female painter *

Sue Son Son Sue-Kyung (Hangul: ), better known by her stage name Sue Son, is a South Korean classical and crossover violinist, raised in the United Kingdom and based in Seoul. She studied at London's Royal College of Music and debuted in South Korea wi ...

(Korean name Son Sue-kyung; born 1985), South Korean-born British female violinist *Hong Soo-kyung, South Korean female cellist, member of the

Trio con Brio Copenhagen Trio con Brio Copenhagen is a piano trio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was formed in 1999 and consists of the Danish pianist Jens Elvekjaer and the two South Korean sisters Soo-Jin Hong and Soo-Kyung Hong. Soo-Jin Hong and Soo-Kyung Hong play a ...

;Entertainers *

Jeon Soo-kyung Jeon Soo-kyeong (born July 12, 1966) is a South Korean actress. She is best known in musical theatre, and has starred in Korean productions of '' Mamma Mia!'', ''Chicago'', '' The Life'', ''Guys and Dolls'', ''Menopause'', and ''Kiss Me, Kate''. ...

(born 1966), South Korean theatre and film actress * Lee Soo-kyung (born 1982), South Korean actress *

Yoon Jin-seo Yoon Jin-seo (born Yoon Soo-kyung, August 5, 1983) is a South Korean actress. She rose to prominence for her performance as Lee Soo-ah in the 2003 thriller film '' Oldboy'' which earned her the Best New Actress Award at the 40th Baeksang Arts ...

(born Yoon Soo-kyung, 1983), South Korean actress *

Lee Soo-kyung (actress born 1996) Lee Soo-kyung (born October 24, 1996), is a South Korean actress. She is the youngest and twice winner of Baeksang Arts Awards, one of the most prestigious entertainment awards in South Korea, for Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress ...

, South Korean actress *Ri Su-kyong, North Korean female singer, member of

Moranbong Band The Moranbong Band (, lit. "Tree Peony Peak Band"), also known as the Moran Hill Orchestra, is a North Korean girl group. The original members were selected by the country's supreme leader Kim Jong-un. Performing interpretive styles of pop, roc ...

;Sportspeople *

Yoon Soo-kyung Yoon Soo-Kyung (born January 19, 1964), also spelled as Yun Su-Gyeong, is a South Korean team handball player and Olympic medalist. She played with the South Korean team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, ...

(born 1964), South Korean female handball player *

Ha Su-gyeong Ha Sue-kyung (born 17 May 1969) is a former synchronized swimmer from South Korea. She competed in the women's solo and women's duet competitions at the . References External links Video of Haand her partner Kim Mi-Jin-Su practicing o ...

(born 1969), South Korean female swimmer *

Kim Soo-kyung (baseball) Kim Soo-Kyung (Hangul: 김수경, Hanja: 金秀京) (born August 20, 1979) is a South Korean pitcher who plays for the Nexen Heroes in the KBO League The KBO League (), officially the Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League, is the highest level leagu ...

(born 1979), South Korean male baseball pitcher * Kim Soo-kyung (weightlifter) (born 1985), South Korean female weightlifter * Ahn Soo-kyeong (born 1987), South Korean female sport shooter ;Others *

Lim Su-kyung Lim Su-kyung (also spelled Lim Soo-kyung; ; born 6 November 1968) is a South Korean activist and politician. She is best known for attending the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students, held in North Korea and praising President of North Kor ...

(born 1968), South Korean female politician

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