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 5th Korea Prime Minister Cup (KPMC) International Amateur Baduk Championship is held in Changwon. Changwon city is the Mecca of Korean Baduk.
In this tournament, 72 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 Changwon city
Wan Soo, PARK
I sincerely welcome Baduk representatives and guest officials from all over the world for the 5th 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 Kyungsangnam-do
Doo Kwan, KIM
Congratulatory Address
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 Changwon, Kyungsangnam-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.
Kyungsangnam-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 Kyungsangnam-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.
Chairperson of Kyungsangnam-do assembly
Gi Do, Huh
Greetings this abundant season, I put a lot of meaning and sincerely congratulate this great event, the 5th Korea Prime Minister Cup International Amateur Baduk Championship opening here, in Gyeong-nam.
First of all, I want to thank the president of Korea Amateur Baduk Association, Cho Kun-ho and those concerned in this tournament for their efforts and works to organize such events.
Moreover, I hope all participants of this tournament can achieve what they have worked hard for and have the best results.
Everyone, Baduk is a fierce competition between black and white to build more houses than each other.
Likewise, as stones interconnect with each other, lives and deaths of the stones occur during the game and through these progresses, numerous sayings and teachings are taught. Therefore, Baduk is usually compared to the reality of our lives.
Also, Baduk is a game of art emphasizing the moral and respect for the other player. That is why it benefits children and young adults to develop their morality and mental health. Nevertheless, I hope, through this event, many would understand and grow more interest in Baduk.
Lastly, may victory be with all the players and thank all those concerned in this event again. I hope this event would shine out the aspects of Korea to be one of the strongest countries concerning Baduk.
Thank you.
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