Joseon official, Magistrate of Uiju, father of Gwak Jae-u
| Life | 1518년 ~ 1586년 |
| Era | 조선 중기 |
| Clan | 현풍 곽씨 |
Gwak Wol (郭越, 1518–1586) was a mid-Joseon official of the Hyeonpung Gwak clan. He was the father of the righteous army leader 곽재우.
He passed a special civil examination (byeolsi mungwa) in 1556. He went on to serve as Magistrate of Uiju, among other posts.
Sources differ on his final office. The Korean Wikipedia article on the clan says Magistrate of Namwon, while the article on Gwak Wol himself says Governor of Jeju. The Yeongnam Ilbo describes him as a royal secretary and provincial governor.
After passing a special civil examination in 1556, he served as Magistrate of Uiju, among other posts.
The location of his grave could not be confirmed.
His son was Gwak Jae-u, the 'Red-Robed General'.