18 January in 2nd game of 4th Siptan Cup final Park Junghwan 3p beat Baek Hongsuk 6p by resignation and won his first major title with score 2-0. First game he won after big capturing race. In second game was more peaceful, but again Park Junghwan very skillful use weakness in his opponents groups.
17 January, Baek Hongsuk 6p play against Park Junghwan 3p in final of Siptan Cup. Both player in previous matches beat all top 9p by showing that new wave of young Korean master is very strong. This first final without any top baduk master.
Baek Hongsuk 5pToday Baek Hongsuk 5p and Yi Sedol 9p were playing with each other in final of Gisung tournament. The winner will be challenger for Gisung title in best-of-3 against Park Yeonghun 9p – current title holder.