Honey Lee was crowned Miss Korea 2006

Lee wore a stunning beaded gown that showed off her curves, earning high marks during the evening gown competition.

Miss Korea 2006 Honey Lee is voted third runner-up at the 2007 Miss Universe beauty pageant

Before the pageant finals, Lee was one of the early favorites among the 77 participants, impressing judges with her beauty and brains.

Miss Korea Honey Lee in sexy dress

Global Beauties, a beauty pageant Web site, selected Lee as its Miss Universe winner, followed by Jonaitis and Mori. She also received `The Face of the Universe Award for her smooth complexion and brilliant smile, and the GB Best National Costume Award for her exquisite traditional Korean hanbok.

Miss Korea Honey Lee (left) in sexy bikini

Lee graduated with honors from the prestigious Seoul National University. She is also a professional player of the gayageum (12-string Korean traditional instrument) and was named a gayageum prodigy by the Kumho Art Center.

Miss Korea Honey Lee in blue swimsuit

``I have two goals. One is to become a cultural ambassador for Korea as a gayageum player and professor of traditional Korean music. The other goal is to become a volunteer missionary in developing or undeveloped countries including North Korea,'' she said, in a pre-competition interview posted on the Miss Universe Web site.

Miss Korea 2006 Honey Lee in traditional Korean dress

Lee said she loves learning foreign languages such as English, ancient Hebrew, Chinese, and Japanese. She is currently involved in volunteer work for UNICEF, Compassion and World Vision.

Miss Korea 2006 Honey Lee in blue evening dress

Source: Koreatimes

Miss Korea 2006 Honey Lee was third runner-up at the 2007 Miss Universe beauty pageant