Park Yeong-hun
South Korean Go player
About Park Yeong-hun
Born 1985. Park Yeong-hun is a South Korean go professional.
Park Yeong-hun (, born April 1, 1985), also known as Park Young-hoon and Pak Yeong-hoon, is a South Korean professional Go player.
Biography Park Yeong-hun was born in Seoul. He is a professional Go player in the Hanguk Kiwon.
He is the youngest ever Korean 9 dan, promoted when he was only 19 years old. Due to the new rules set by the Hanguk Kiwon, Park moved up from 1 dan to 9 in only 4 years and 7 months, which is the fastest progress ever.
Much of this was due to him winning the Fujitsu Cup in 2004 when he was at 4 dan. This also earned him exemption from military service.
His hobbies include tennis and playing Tetris.
Titles and runners-up
He ranks #8 in total number of titles in Korea.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Park Yeong-hun?
South Korean Go player
When was Park Yeong-hun born?
Park Yeong-hun was born on 1 April 1985 in Seoul.
What is Park Yeong-hun's occupation?
Park Yeong-hun is a go professional.
What nationality is Park Yeong-hun?
Park Yeong-hun is South Korean.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Park Yeong-hun. https://biography.guide/park-yeong-hun/
MLA: "Park Yeong-hun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/park-yeong-hun/.
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