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Sumire Nakamura, 16, Wins Korea’s Hyorim Cup for First Title Since Move

The youth rapid event marks a clear step forward in her integration into Korea’s women’s circuit.

Overview

  • Nakamura defeated 19-year-old Jeong Yujin by resignation with Black in the final on November 6 in Seoul.
  • The 4th Hyorim Cup is a rapid tournament for female players born in 2003 or later, with a winner’s prize of 10 million won.
  • The title is her first official tournament victory since transferring from Japan’s Nihon Ki-in to the Korea Baduk Association in March 2024.
  • The match swung repeatedly in the late stages before Nakamura prevailed through superior reading in the endgame.
  • Since moving, she won a non-official event in June 2024, finished runner-up in two women’s events in December 2024, and is currently ranked No. 4 among women in Korea.