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.

October 2009
Ha Jin SONG
Mayor of Jeonju City