Kim In
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| Kim In | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kim In |
| Hangul | 김인 |
| Hanja | 金寅 |
| Born | November 23, 1943 Gangjin County, Korea, Empire of Japan |
| Died | April 4, 2021 (aged 77) |
| Teacher | Minoru Kitani[1] |
| Turned pro | 1958[2] |
| Rank | 9 dan |
| Affiliation | Hanguk Kiwon |
Kim In (November 23, 1943 – April 4, 2021)[3] was a South Korean professional Go player.
Kim In became a professional in 1958 when he was 15.[2] He was a student at the legendary Minoru Kitani school in 1962 and left to return home a year later.[1] He was promoted to 9 dan in 1983, and was the third ever 9 dan in Korea.[2] He was famous for his playing in the 1960s and 1970s. Until his death he was managing director for the Hanguk Kiwon.
Promotion record
| Rank | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 dan | 1958 | |
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| 9 dan | 1983 | [2] |
