President of Korea Amateur Baduk Association & Asian Go Federation
Kun Ho, CHO
We are delighted to welcome distinguished guests, players and Baduk instructors from all over the world.
It is a source of great pleasure to us that the 4th Korea Prime Minister Cup (KPMC) International Amateur Baduk Championship is held in Jeonju. Jeonju city is the Mecca of Korean Baduk and the hometown of Lee Chang-ho. The 1st KPMC was also held here in Jeon-ju.
In this tournament, 68 representatives have been invited. Guest officials from EGF and AGF, and Asian Baduk instructors are participating. During the tournament period, AGF General Assembly, International Baduk conference and Asian Baduk instructors' Workshop will be held here.
Korea Amateur Baduk Association (KABA) became the 55th official member of KOC last February. We will do our best to promote Baduk all over the world. It is a really pity that we had to reduce the tournament period due to the H1N1 Influenza.
I would like to wish all the competitors the best of luck in the tournament.
In closing, I would like to express my gratitude all those persons whose dedicated efforts and support have made the tournament possible and a success.
Thank you.
Mayor of Jeonju City
Ha Jin, SONG
I sincerely welcome Baduk representatives and guest officials from all over the world for the 4th Korea Prime Minister Cup (KPMC) International Amateur Baduk Championship being held in Jeon-ju Korea.
Jeon-ju is the mecca of Korean Baduk and also is the city of traditional art and culture. In Jeon-ju you can feel traditional Korean art and culture. I hope you get great results, and have a great time and unforgettable memories here in Jeon-ju.
Baduk is booming in Korea and Jeon-ju the most popular Baduk city. Baduk is getting popular as a mind sport game. This tournament will have a great role in popularizing Baduk all over the world. Jeon-ju is also the hometown of Lee Chang-ho, 8 million Baduk fans are supporting him.
Again I hope everyone has a great time in this historic and cultural city.
In closing I would like to wish all the competitors the best of luck and the tournament will be a success.
Thank you.
Governor of Jeollabuk-do
Wan Joo, KIM
Hello Distinguished Guests and Representatives!
On behalf of two million Jeollabuk-do citizens, it is our great pleasure to hold the 4th Korea Prime Minister Cup (KPMC) International Amateur Baduk Championship in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do prefecture, Korea.
Baduk is the best mind sport to open people's mind, and communicate and harmonize with each other. Therefore Baduk is getting popular throughout the world and it is gradually recognized as one of the most popular sports items in China.
Jeollabuk-do is the hometown of Cho Namcheol, Lee Changho and many great Baduk pros. I hope this tournament have a great role in promoting and spreading Baduk all over the world.
During the tournament, have a great time in Jeollabuk-do and make unforgettable memories. I would like to wish all the competitors the best of luck in the tournament.
In closing I would like to express my gratitude to all those persons whose dedicated efforts and support have made the tournament possible.
Thank you.
President of Korea Baduk Association
Dong Soo, HUR
Hello international representatives and Baduk fans!
I sincerely congratulate the 4th Korea Prime Minister Cup (KPMC) International Amateur Baduk Championship is held in Jeonju, 'the city of Art and Culture'. The KPMC has been playing a great role in introducing Korean Baduk and promoting Baduk all over the world. This year about 100 of competitors and guest officials are participating.
A lot of people around the world have gradually recognized Baduk as a part of Korean culture. Baduk will have a great role in upgrading the value of national brand of Korea. I wish everyone not only does their best but also enjoys the games and atmosphere. The venue is also the hometown of Lee Chang-ho. I hope everyone will have a great memory in the Autumn during the stay in Jeonju.
In closing I would like to express my profound gratitude to all those persons whose dedicated efforts and support have made this tournament possible.
Thank you.
Chairperson of Jeollabuk-do Provincial Assembly
Hee Soo, KIm
Hello!
It is a source of great pleasure to us that the 4th Korea Prime Minister Cup (KPMC) International Amateur Baduk Championship is being held in Jeollabuk-do and sincerely welcome the representatives and guest officials from all over the world.
The players and Baduk fans!
This tournament is not only competition but it is also the festival of harmony and friendship. In this century it is very important to harmonize and communicate with each other. I think Baduk is the best game for this purpose.
This year about 100 players and guest officials from 68 countries/territories are anticipating in this event. I hope every player does their best in this great venue 'Jeollabuk-do' - Cho Namcheol and Lee Changho's hometown.
I wish the tournament a success and it will become a great mind Olympic.
In closing I would like to express my gratitude to all those persons whose dedicated efforts and support have made the tournament a success.
Thank you.
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