President of the Korea Amateur Baduk Association
Kun Ho, CHO
We are very delighted to welcome distinguished guests and players from all over the world.
The 2nd Korea Prime Minister Cup International Amateur Baduk Championship is a festival for Baduk fans. Baduk makes a miniature of global village beyond nationality, language, and culture. Players from 68 countries participate in this championship and meetings of IGF and AGF are held at the same time.
The venue of this championship, Suwon city, holds the largest Baduk population in Korea and promotes culture, art, and sports.
Lastly, I wish that all players do their best and achieve best results. I would also like to express my heartful appreciation to all the concerned.
Mayor of Suwon City
Yong Seo, KIM
It is our great pleasure to hold the 2nd Korea Prime Minister Cup International Amateur Baduk Championship in Suwon city. We sincerely welcome you in this historic and cultural city where Hwasung, the World Cultural Heritage site, is located.
Since it's diffusion, Baduk has been a historic and traditional game. Players can show their ability to harmonize techniques with wisdom and communicate with other people through games.
Baduk is one of sports events. Suwon city is a mecca of sports where many international sports games were held in success. Through this championship, I hope that more people know and learn Baduk.
Lastly, I sincerely hope that all participants improve their Baduk skill, win honor for his/her country, and make unforgettable memories. My cordial appreciation goes to all persons concerned and I wish the best luck to every participants.
Chief Director of Korea Baduk Association
Dong Soo, HUR
It is my great pleasure to congratulate the opening of the 2nd Korea Prime Minister Cup International Amateur Baduk Championship in Suwon city where the World Heritage site, Hwasung, is situated.
In this championship, 68 representative players from all over the world are participating. This championship became an international Baduk championship representing Korean Baduk.
Baduk is a core of oriental culture and an excellent mind sport. It is often called ‘Sudam(Hand-talk)’ because it opens players’ mind and helps communicate each other. Through this championship, the ‘manual language’ encourages friendship between participants and promotes cultural exchange.
Hoping all participants do their best and this event would be successful, I sincerely appreciate all efforts of organizers of Korea Amateur Baduk Association, Suwon city, Gyeonggi-do Provincial Office, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and all the persons concerned.
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