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3. Modermization of Baduk in Korea
 
※ Social Acceptance of Modern Baduk
 
In January 1955, the KBA was tentatively formed, holding a professional grading tournament. Following its formal incorporation, the first KBA promotion tournament for non-professional players was held in June of that year. This period saw the beginning of a wider social acceptance of Baduk, official sanction helping the game to attract a wider audience.
In 1956 the first national championship was held, sponsored by Donga Daily News, between the many rivals for the Kuksu title; the event, now known as Kuksu Tournament, continues to this day. In 1959, the Five Strong Players' Tournament was initiated, which has become the Paewang Tournament sponsored by Seoul Daily News. Many further competitions followed.
'Baduk Emperor'
Cho Hoon-hyun 9 dan
 
The pioneer Cho Nam-cheol dominated the tournaments held in the 1950' s and 60' s. After returning from studies in Japan in 1963, Kim In started his assault on Cho Nam-cheol¡?s throne. Kim In held the leading position in Korean Baduk until the mid 70' s, when Cho Hoon-hyun succeeded to the crown.
A brief upheaval in the KBA then coincided with beginning of a 15-year rivalry between Seo Bong-su, and Cho Hoon-hyun, who became professional in 1962 at the age of nine and returned from studies in Japan in 1974. Despite this challenge Cho Hoon-hyun dominated the titles for 15 years, gaining ten consecutive Kuksu titles and 16 consecutive Paewang titles, a world record. Through the reigns of Cho Nam-cheol, Kim In and Cho Hoon-hyun, the general quality of play improved immensely.

' Warrior Champion '
Seo Bong-su 9 dan
 
 

 

 

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