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Title The 19th Korea Prime Minister Cup International Baduk Championship
Host Korea Baduk Federation(KBF), Taebaek-si
Organizer Korea Baduk Federation(KBF), Taebaek Baduk Association
Sponsors Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korean Sport & Olympic Committee
Financial Sponsors Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, Taebaek-si
Cooperation Asian Go Federation, European Go Federation
Date September 20(Sat) ~ September 26 (Fri), 2024
Venue Taebaek-si Taebaek Hotel *Opening ceremony & Round 1: Taebaek Gowon Gymnasium
Participants 53 players from 53 countries/territories
Asia(15) Brunei, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Europe(27) Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Americas(9) Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Peru, U.S.A.
Oceania(2) Australia, New Zealand
Playing Method 7 round Swiss System
Even game, Dum/Komi 6.5 points, 20 min. each, 20 sec. Fischer Time
KBF rules will be applied throughout the tournament and any problems that arise will be settled by the referee.
Awards Winner/Runner-up/3rd Place KBF amateur 8 dan (only for the champion), Trophy, Certificate, Prize
Continental Championship Prizes(7 players) Certificate, Prize(*Top players from each group Except the winners)
  • - Group 1: Asia (2)
  • - Group 2: Europe (3)
  • - Group 3: Americas&else (2)
Event 1 Award Pair Baduk (1st~3rd Pair)
Event 2 Award Yut-marvel Baduk (1st~3rd team)
Awards
  • - Rising Star: the best player among the youngest players
  • - War-horse: the best player among the oldest players
  • - Happy Family: the squad with the most family members
  • - Citizenship: the participant whose manners is the best during KPMC
  • - Lucky Star: randomly chosen participants during the award ceremony