About Ha Hyung-joo
Born 1962. Ha Hyung-joo is a South Korean judoka.
Ha Hyung-joo (born 3 June 1962), also known by Ha Hyoung-zoo, is a retired judoka from South Korea. In 1981, he became the first open division champion to represent South Korea at the Asian Judo Championships in Jakarta. Ha represented South Korea at the 1984 Summer Olympics, and claimed the gold medal in the men's half heavyweight division (95 kg) by defeating Brazil's Douglas Vieira in the final. Ha also competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics, but did not win a medal.
Ha retired shortly after the Seoul Olympics and has been working as a physical education professor at Dong-A University.
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Who is Ha Hyung-joo?
South Korean judoka
When was Ha Hyung-joo born?
Ha Hyung-joo was born on 3 June 1962 in Jinju.
What is Ha Hyung-joo's occupation?
Ha Hyung-joo is a judoka.
What nationality is Ha Hyung-joo?
Ha Hyung-joo is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ha Hyung-joo. https://biography.guide/ha-hyung-joo/
MLA: "Ha Hyung-joo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ha-hyung-joo/.
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