Kim Shushun
South Korean Go player
About Kim Shushun
Born 1979. Kim Shushun is a Japanese go professional.
Kim Shushun (金秀俊, きむ すじゅん, 김수준, born January 24, 1979), also known as Kin Hidetoshi, Kim Shujun, or Kim Sujun, is a professional Go player.
Biography Kim became a professional in 1996. In 2007, he was promoted to 8 dan. His teacher is Cho Chikun. He made it to the final of the 16th NEC Shun-Ei, only to be beaten by Mizokami Tomochika. Coincidentally, he played the game on the same day as his teacher, Cho Chikun, played in the final of the NEC Cup. He won his 400th career game in 2006.
Titles & runners-up Title Years Held Current 1 Shinjin-O 2005
Title Years Lost Defunct 4 Shin-Ei 2001, 2002 NEC Shun-Ei 2001
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Who is Kim Shushun?
South Korean Go player
When was Kim Shushun born?
Kim Shushun was born on 24 January 1979 in South Korea.
What is Kim Shushun's occupation?
Kim Shushun is a go professional.
What nationality is Kim Shushun?
Kim Shushun is Japanese.
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