About Lee Kyung-hwan
Lived 1988 – 2012 (aged 24). Lee Kyung-hwan was a South Korean association football player.
Lee Kyung-Hwan (March 21, 1988 – April 14, 2012) was a South Korean football player. He played for Daejeon Citizen and Suwon Bluewings.
Lee was involved in match-fixing scandal while playing for Daejeon Citizen. On the basis of the prosecution's investigation, it was confirmed in August 2011 that he would be banned from playing in the all football leagues in South Korea.
He committed suicide in Incheon on 14 April 2012, at age 24, after jumping off an apartment building. Lee was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital.
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Who was Lee Kyung-hwan?
South Korean footballer (1988-2012)
When was Lee Kyung-hwan born?
Lee Kyung-hwan was born on 21 March 1988 in Incheon.
When did Lee Kyung-hwan die?
Lee Kyung-hwan died on 14 April 2012 in Incheon.
What was Lee Kyung-hwan's occupation?
Lee Kyung-hwan was an association football player.
What nationality was Lee Kyung-hwan?
Lee Kyung-hwan was South Korean.
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