Early Involvement in Polo
David Ko is one of the leading figures behind the development of modern polo in South Korea. In addition to being an active amateur player, he has played an important role in promoting the sport internationally through the newly established Korea Polo Federation (KPF) and the Korea Polo Club (KPC) on Jeju Island. The KPC is South Korea’s premier polo facility and has become a hub for introducing new players to the sport and hosting international teams.
Polo Career
David Ko is regarded as one of the key pioneers of polo in South Korea. Although not a professional high-goal player, his leadership, investment, and advocacy have significantly increased the sport’s visibility in Korea and helped establish the country as an emerging participant in international polo.
- Vice President of the Korea Polo Federation (KPF)
- Team Captain of the South Korean national polo team in international tournaments
- Promoter of polo development and international cooperation between Korea and leading polo nations.
David Ko has represented South Korea in several international tournaments, including:
- Polo Nations Cup – Chantilly, France (2023), captaining the Korean team alongside Argentine professionals Santiago Irastorza and Tito Ruiz Guiñazú.
- Polo Nations Cup – France (2023), where South Korea reached the final. David Ko was named Best Amateur Player (MVP) of the tournament.
- Asian Beach Polo for the Princess Pa's Cup – Thailand, representing the Korea/China team.
Best Amateur Player (MVP), 2023 Polo Nations Cup (France)
David Ko
South KoreanAmateur Polo Player, Polo Patron, Team Captain, Polo Administrator
Core Competencies
David Ko is one of the leading figures behind the development of modern polo in South Korea.
- Strong leadership on and off the field.
- Team-oriented approach.
- Commitment to developing amateur polo.
- Active promotion of international polo exchanges.