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People

Masters, instructors, and lineage relationships relevant to this research archive.

This section documents influential figures in the evolution of Kuk Sool — founders, masters, reformers, and key lineage holders.

Each biography includes Hangul names (when available), role in the system, organizational affiliations, and historical notes.

Featured Figures

• In Hyuk Suh – Founder of WKSA and global architect of modern Kuk Sool
• Sung Jin Suh – Eldest son of In Hyuk Suh; founder of UMKS (planned)
• Alex Suh – Current WKSA leader; second son of In Hyuk Suh (planned)
• Choon-ok Harmon – Promoted to 10th degree; key WKSA figure (planned)
• Barry Harmon – Promoted to 10th degree alongside Choon-ok (planned)

Coming Soon

We also plan to document early masters noted in Dr. Kimm’s historical work:

• Chun-so Jo
• Choon-shik Yang
• Sun-deuk Kim
• In-sun Seo
• Jae-choon Park
• Jung-hi Park
• …and others

If you’re looking for a specific individual, use the search function or watch this section grow.