Lee SeDol¢®?s idea about the talented player
- Why you are here to spread Baduk?
There are many but make it simple that there are more people here in China than anywhere and also I got a partner here for this.
- The maximum number of students for Lee SeDol Baduk School?\
60 students for one session and I think maximum 500 students can study here in a month.
- What is your mission for this Baduk school?
I don't attend in the management of this school. I think I could be here just once a month. I will focus how students enjoy Baduk and I will help them somehow.
- If the talented student comes out from this school, would you teach him directly? If so, Korea would dislike it somehow.
If there are talented students then I would teach him. The nation is no matter if I like his talent. I hope to see it in a different view as it is good for Baduk not the competition between nations.
- Would you mind going to America and Canada for spreading Baduk?
It is possible. But Canada is somehow very difficult so far, and also I couldn't find the partner in America either.
- in 2013, Korea was behind for China a lot, would you teach talented players in Korea?
It is true that China got all tournaments in 2013 and it could last in 2014. There is no one who got all tournaments in China which means all players' level is very closed. It could be risk for Korea and also benefit. We want to see the only one player not many. So Korea players will catch them up in 2014.
There are some I teach in Korea. But I couldn't focus on it as I was very busy with my own games and others. I will do better in 2014. I think their who learn Baduk from Lee SeDol 9Dan level is not very good now, but they could improve a lot in 2 or 3 years.
- What is your idea about the talented player?
It is for those who think and play new moves even the Baduk level is not good. I find it sometimes, but they became normal after 1 or 2 years. I think the education is the main problem.
- Who do you like most among the 6 players who won the world championship in 2013?
I think Shi Wei 9Dan is very difficult to win for Korea players. But others are also very strong. Second player is I think Chen YaoYe 9Dan but he couldn't show prevail other players. Anyway Korea should cheer up and study more and more to turn it up in 2014 List
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