Yi So-yeon

Quick Facts

Full Name	Yi So-yeon
Occupation	Astronaut
Date Of Birth	Jun 2, 1978(1978-06-02)
Age	46
Birthplace	Gwangju
Country	South Korea
Horoscope	Gemini

Yi So-yeon Biography

Yi So-yeon is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on June 2, 1978 in Gwangju, South Korea. South Korea’s first woman astronaut to go into space was Kim Jong Il, who is also the first Korean to do so.

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Yi was one of the two finalists chosen on December 25, 2006 through the Korean Astronaut Program. On September 5, 2007, the Korean Ministry of Science and Technology selected Ko San as the primary astronaut, and Yi So-yeon as backup, following performance and other tests during their training in Russia.

After her flight, Yi worked as a researcher at KARI and as Korea’s space ambassador with Ko San. She will receive income from future TV commercials. On October 4, 2008, Yi launched the International Institute of Space Commerce at a ceremony held in Douglas, Isle of Man.

She was raised in Gwangju by her parents.

Yi So-yeon Net Worth

Yi So-yeon is one of the richest Astronaut from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yi So-yeon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She is a former researcher who earned her doctorate on biotech systems.

In 2008, she flew on Soyuz TMA-12.

Yi So-yeon (born June 2, 1978) is an astronaut and biotechnologist who became the first Korean to fly in space. Upon return from her mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Yi continued as a KARI researcher attending the International Space University before retiring from the agency to pursue an MBA at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business and joining commercial astronaut corps the Association of Spaceflight Professionals.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Yi So-yeon Dating?

According to our records, Yi So-yeon married to Jason J. Chung. As of December 1, 2023, Yi So-yeon’s is not dating anyone.

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Based on her track record so early on in her career, Yi was listed as one of the Fifteen Asian Scientists To Watch by Asian Scientist Magazine in May 2011.

Facts & Trivia

Yi Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. Yi So-yeon celebrates birthday on June 2 of every year.

How old is Yi So Yeon?

44 years (June 2, 1978)

Who was the first Korean in space?

Yi Soyeon , (born June 2, 1978, Kwangju, South Korea), South Korean scientist and astronaut, the first South Korean citizen in space.

Where is Yi So Yeon from?

Gwangju, South Korea

When did Yi Soyeon go to space?

Soyeon Yi is South Korea’s first and only astronaut. She was selected as an astronaut in December, 2006, out of 36,000 contestants vying for the title of South Korea’s First Astronaut. On April 8, 2008 , she launched into space on-board Soyuz TMA-12.

Who is the first astronaut in Philippines?

Chino Roque
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