Won Sungjin 9P is leading the Semi-Final best of Three Series by 1:0 against Kang Dongyoon 9P. In the first match played on Sep 14, Kang Dongyoon had more territories in the opening; however, Won Sungjin's great power won the game.

The second and third game of the Semi-Final best of Three Series will played on Sep 19 and 21; it will be live broadcast on WBaduk.

Time:
Korea        10:30 a.m. (Tues & Thurs)
Berlin          3:30 a.m. (Tues & Thurs)
Bangkok      8:30 a.m. (Tues & Thurs)
Vancouver   6:30 p.m. (Mon & Wed)
New York    9:30 p.m. (Mon & Wed)

The 38th Myeongin is sponsored by High 1 resort and Hankuk Ilbo, and managed by Baduk TV and Korea Baduk Association.

Each player is given 2 hours and 1 minute for 3 times for the overtime.

The total scale of the 38th Myeongin is 800 million Won (approx. $ 712,000) and first prize is 100 million Won (approx. $ 89,000). Except the first and second prizes, game winners are given 1.5 million Won (approx. $ 1,240), and the game losers are given 700 thousand Won (approx. $ 580).