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Jeong Byeong-jin

Jeong Byeong-jin is a South Korean curler who has played various roles, including skip, earning bronze at the 2018 Pacific-Asia and silver at the 2022 Pan Continental Championships, plus multiple national golds.

1. Personal Background

1.1. Birth and Early Life

Jeong Byeong-jin was born on October 25, 1996, in Chuncheon, South Korea. He hails from Namyangju-si.

1.2. Education

2. Curling Career

Jeong Byeong-jin has developed a comprehensive curling career, progressing through various team roles and consistently competing at high levels both nationally and internationally. He has been a member of the Seoul Curling Club (Seoul CC) in Seoul.

2.1. Team History and Roles

The following table details Jeong Byeong-jin's participation in various curling teams and his roles throughout his career:

SeasonSkipThirdSecondLeadAlternateCoachEvents
2015-16Kim Mi-nuLee Jeong-jaeLee Dong-hyeongJeong Byeong-jinKim Hak-kyunKMCC 2016 (4th)
2016-17Kim Min-wooLee Jeong-jaeLee Dong-hyeongJeong Byeong-jin
2018-19Kim Soo-hyukJeong Byeong-jinLee Jeong-jaeLee Dong-hyeongHwang Hyeon-junLee Je-hoPACC 2018 (Bronze medal)
Lee Jeong-jaeHwang Hyeon-junJeong Byeong-jinLee Dong-hyeongLee Je-hoWUG 2019 (7th)
Kim Soo-hyukLee Jeong-jaeJeong Byeong-jinHwang Hyeon-junLee Dong-hyeongLee Je-hoWCC 2019 (13th)
2019-20Kim Soo-hyukLee Jeong-jaeJeong Byeong-jinHwang Hyeon-junLee Dong-hyeongKMCC 2019 (Silver medal)
2020-21Kim Soo-hyukLee Jeong-jaeJeong Byeong-jinKim Tae-hwanKMCC 2020 (Bronze medal)
2021-22Lee Jeong-jaeJeong Byeong-jinKim SanKim Tae-hwanKim Hyun-jooKMCC 2021 (4th)
2022-23Jeong Byeong-jinLee Jeong-jaeKim Min-wooKim Tae-hwanLee Dong-hyeonYang Jae-bongKMCC 2022 (Gold medal)
2023-24Jeong Byeong-jinLee Jeong-jaeKim Min-wooKim Tae-hwanKMCC 2023 (Silver medal)
2024-25Jeong Byeong-jinLee Jeong-jaeKim Min-wooKim Jeong-min



For mixed doubles, Jeong Byeong-jin has partnered with Kim Ji-yoon for the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in 2023 and 2024.

3. Competition Record

Jeong Byeong-jin has an extensive record in both domestic and international curling competitions, consistently achieving notable results and medals.

3.1. Domestic Competitions

Jeong has been a consistent medalist in the Korean Men's Championship and the Korean Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.

  • Korean Men's Championship
    • 2013: Bronze medal (representing Chuncheon)
    • 2016: 4th place
    • 2018: Gold medal (representing Seoul)
    • 2019: Silver medal
    • 2020: Bronze medal
    • 2021: 4th place
    • 2022: Gold medal
    • 2023: Silver medal
  • Korean Mixed Doubles Championship
    • 2021: Silver medal
    • 2022: Gold medal
    • 2023: Gold medal

3.2. International Competitions

Jeong Byeong-jin has represented South Korea in several major international curling events.

3.2.1. World Men's Curling Championship

He has participated in the World Men's Curling Championship on two occasions:

  • 2019: 13th place
  • 2023: 12th place

3.2.2. Pan Continental Curling Championships

Jeong earned a silver medal at the Pan Continental Curling Championships:

  • 2022 Calgary: Silver medal

3.2.3. Pacific-Asia Curling Championships

He secured a bronze medal at the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships:

  • 2018 Gangneung: Bronze medal

3.2.4. World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

Jeong has competed in the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship with partner Kim Ji-yoon:

  • 2023: 11th place
  • 2024: 17th place

3.2.5. Winter Universiade

He participated in the curling event at the Winter Universiade:

  • 2019: 7th place

4. Personal Life

5. Legacy and Impact

Jeong Byeong-jin has established himself as a prominent figure in South Korean curling through his consistent performance and numerous medal achievements. His career progression, from playing various positions to eventually becoming a skip, highlights his versatility and leadership on the ice. His contributions, including multiple national titles and significant international medals at the Pan Continental and Pacific-Asia Championships, underscore his impact on raising the profile of South Korean curling on the global stage.