There are two final matches between Park JungHwan 9Dan ranked 1 and Kim JiSuk 9Dan ranked 2 in Korea. First one is semi-final matches in KookSu Cup and second is the final of the LG Cup. Total 6 games in two matches are scheduled and this would be a turning point for both players and people expect the winner will lead Korea Baduk in the future.

Kim JiSuk 9Dan won against Park JungHwan 9Dan by resign with black in the first game of the semi-final of 58^th KookSu Cup on 18^th of December.  

Park JungSang 9Dan commented that in general, Kim JiSuk 9Dan played over-move against Park JungHwan 9Dan in the beginning, and lost after that. In today's game, it was same but Kim JiSuk 9Dan was very calm and waits the game. This is very big difference for Kim JiSuk 9Dan. This would be from the win of world championship.