14th Samsung Cup, Round 2, Part 2

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It's official! The Japanese are down to one pro in the Samsung cup, with Yamashita Keigo [9p] facing off against Korea's Kong Jie [9p] next month in the second tournament. Japan seems to have a weaker and weaker showing in international tournaments every year.

The tournament will continue next month starting on the 13th. Be looking forward to some strong showing from Korea, with Choi Cheolhan, Lee Changho, Kong Jie and Park Yeonghun all continuing on, and those Japanophiles among us start hedging your bets on Yamashita—who unfortunately has a first round match-up with Kong Jie.

We'll be there to keep you up to date when the tournament continues!