Park YoungHun 9Dan wanted to win this combined MyongIn Cup connecting last year's win. But Park 9Dan failed by losing against Jang WeiJie 9Dan from China.
Park YoungHun 9Dan lost against Jang WeiJie 9Dan by resign with black in the final game of the 3rd Korea China and Japan MyongIn Cup on 13th of September.
Jang WeiJie lost against Park YoungHun 9Dan in the first round but won against Yamasita Gaigo 9Dan from Japan in the second game, and last in the final game, Jang 9Dan turned it up for him.
Jang 9Dan from China decided the game by capturing Park 9Dan's big group. Park 9Dan tried to make big shape and territory in the center, but while making its shape, Jang 9Dan could kill Park 9Dan's group which can not be believed for Park 9Dan.
Those who has MyongIn title in three countries attend this combined MyongIn Cup as representatives of the nation. Park YoungHun 9Dan who has MyongIn title in Korea attended this year remembering win this tournament last time by winning Jang WeiJie 9Dan from China and Iyama Uta 9Dan from Japan.
Jang 9Dan showed great ability and results in the world Baduk championship after winning of the LG Cup this year. Jang 9Dan got MyongIn title against Guli 9Dan and kept it this year by winning against Kong Jie 9Dan. It might be great chances for him to keep this great mood in the world championship.
Yamasita Geigo 9Dan won the MyongIn Cup in Japan and attended this tournament. But it was pity to see Yamasita 9Dan couldn't show his great level this year. Yamasita 9Dan is one of three top players in Japan with Jang Shi