The Judo competition at the 1997 East Asian Games was contested in eight weight classes, eight each for men and women.

This competition was held at Gym of Dong-A University, from 15 to 18 May. Japan and South Korea each won 6 gold medals, and China was third in the competition with 4 golds.

Medal overview Men's events Extra-lightweight (60 kg)Half-lightweight (65 kg)Lightweight (71 kg)Half-middleweight (78 kg)Middleweight (86 kg)Half-heavyweight (95 kg)Heavyweight (+95 kg)Openweight

Women's events Extra-lightweight (48 kg)Half-lightweight (52 kg)Lightweight (56 kg)Half-middleweight (61 kg)Middleweight (66 kg)Half-heavyweight (72 kg)Heavyweight (+72 kg)Openweight

Medals table

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