About Jin Hwan
Lived 1913 – 1951 (aged 37–38). Jin Hwan was a South Korean painter and professor.
Jin Hwan (1913 – 1951) was a Korean painter. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
In 1946, he served as the principal of Youngsun High School in Gochang founded by his father. In 1948, he served as a professor at Hongik University in Seoul. In 1951, he died in Gochang during the Third Battle of Seoul of the Korean War.
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Who was Jin Hwan?
Korean painter
When was Jin Hwan born?
Jin Hwan was born in 1913 in Gochang County.
When did Jin Hwan die?
Jin Hwan died in 1951 in Gochang County, North Jeolla Province.
What was Jin Hwan's occupation?
Jin Hwan was a painter and professor.
What nationality was Jin Hwan?
Jin Hwan was South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jin Hwan. https://biography.guide/jin-hwan/
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