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Updated: 2025.12.27

Seunghun Ko, widely recognized in the poker community and on tournament databases as Seung Ko, is a high-achieving professional poker player from South Korea. Currently residing in Seoul, he has established himself as a formidable presence in major Asian tournament circuits, specifically within the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and various championship series in Taiwan and Vietnam.

Career Earnings & Rankings

According to The Hendon Mob, Seunghun Ko has amassed over $623,400 in total live tournament earnings. He currently holds the 44th position on the South Korea All Time Money List and reached a career-high Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking in the top 1,500 players worldwide during 2025.

His career-best live cash of $97,663 stems from a consistent track record of deep runs in the WPT Prime Main Event at the WPT Prime Taiwan 2023.

The year 2025 has been a definitive breakout season for Ko, characterized by multiple podium finishes and major championship deep runs. His recent successes include:

3rd Place, APT Manila Classic Double Stack (February 2025) for $9,758.
2nd Place, APT Taipei Turbo High Roller (February 2024) for $13,953.
2nd Place, WPT Prime Taiwan High Roller (August 2024) for $66,721.
Winner, PokerStars Manila Special Survivor KO (May 2024) for $1,604.
73rd Place, APT Championship Taipei Main Event Freezeout (November 2025) for $18,267.
49th Place, APT Taipei Zodiac Classic (May 2025) for $5,230.

His performance in early 2025 was particularly strong in Manila, where Ko secured a top-three finish in the Double Stack event, outlasting the majority of a 378-entry field.

Biography & Poker Background

Seunghun Ko represents the growing elite tier of South Korean poker talent. While he frequently competes in the prominent rooms of Taipei, such as the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP) , his professional reach extends to global stops including Las Vegas. In the summer of 2024 and 2025, he recorded multiple cashes at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the Wynn Summer Classic, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest international levels.

Play Style & Strategy

Seunghun Ko is known for a versatile and highly technical tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller” and “Turbo” formats where tactical precision is required. His results indicate a particular proficiency in No Limit Hold’em events with deep structures, such as the High Roller Ultra Stack and various Main Event championships, where his patient approach allows him to navigate large fields effectively.

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