Based on the official South Korean records in athletics, the athlete holding the national record for the 100 meters is often considered the fastest man in the country.
The reference provided lists the following national records for key men's sprinting events:
South Korean Men's Sprint Records
| Event | Record | Athlete |
|---|---|---|
| 100 m | 10.07 (+0.8 m/s) | Kim Kuk-young |
| 200 m | 20.40 (+0.3 m/s) | Park Tae-geon |
| 300 m | 33.01 | Mo Il-hwan |
| 400 m | 45.37 | Shon Ju-il |
As shown in the table, the athlete with the fastest officially recorded time in the 100-meter dash for South Korea is Kim Kuk-young.
Kim Kuk-young's 100m Record
- Athlete: Kim Kuk-young
- Event: 100 meters
- Record Time: 10.07 seconds
- Wind Assistance: +0.8 m/s (within legal limits for record purposes)
This record time of 10.07 seconds, achieved by Kim Kuk-young, stands as the fastest performance by a South Korean man over the classic 100-meter distance. While other athletes hold records over longer sprint distances (200m, 400m), the 100m record holder is traditionally recognized as the "fastest man."
For more details on South Korean athletics records, you can refer to the List of South Korean records in athletics on Wikipedia.
