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SEOUL, South Korea -- U.S. Ryder Cup star Anthony Kim took an early lead at the Korea Open with a 7-under 64 on Thursday, finishing the opening day two shots ahead of the field. 

 

The Korean-American, one of the sport's rising stars, carried on where he left off for the U.S. in Kentucky.

 

The 23-year-old held a two-shot lead over local Kim Jong-myung (66) in the $1 million Asian Tour event at the Woo Jeung Hills Country Club south of Seoul.

 

"I have been touched by the support given to me by fans in Korea," Kim told Korean Media. "I want to repay them and need to stay focused for the rest of the tournament. I am American but I am also Korean. As a Korean, I am proud to be in the lead but there is still a long way to go."