Career
He was voted top judoka in the 2004 Olympics. Lee was renowned for his favourite technique Tai Otoshi. Lee is arguably one of the best South Korean judokas ever to live.
He lost to Wang Ki-chun in the qualifications for the 2007 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro and 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Lee taught judo at his alma mater Yong In University. In 2015, he was promoted to head coach of the South Korean Women"s Judo National Team.