International Competition Notice
2026 Asian Peace Student Baduk Competition
14–15 November 2026Yangyang Indoor Gymnasium, South Korea
The 2026 Asian Peace Student Baduk Competition will be held in Yangyang, South Korea, for kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school students residing in Asia. The organiser expects 500 student participants.
Please note: The schedule is subject to change depending on the situation. The latest organiser notice is the source of truth.
| DATE & VENUE | Saturday, 14 November to Sunday, 15 November 2026 Yangyang Indoor Gymnasium, Yangyang, South Korea |
| ELIGIBILITY | Kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school students residing in Asia. |
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| APPLICATION | Apply by Thursday, 15 October 2026.
SWA members who wish to take part should register directly with the competition organiser using the contact details below. Provide: country, participating category, name, Go level, date of birth, parent’s name, email, mobile number and flight schedule. Airport pickups are scheduled at 12pm and 4pm. |
| PARTICIPATION FEE | Leader: free Students: US$200 Adults: US$300 Includes 3 nights’ accommodation and 8 meals. |
| ACCOMMODATION | Centum Mark Hotel 9 Hangogae-gil, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do Tel: 033-673-4001 Visit hotel website |
| COMPETITION SYSTEM | 4-round Swiss system or full league.
Every match is an even game with 6.5 komi. Other rules follow the rules of the Korea Baduk Association. |
Programme schedule
Friday, 13 November: Arrival at Incheon International Airport (12pm–4pm), transfer to Yangyang City (4pm–7pm), dinner (7pm–8.30pm).
Saturday, 14 November: Naksansa Temple tour for overseas delegations (9am–12pm), lunch, registration and name tags, opening ceremony, Rounds 1–2, dinner.
Sunday, 15 November: Registration, Rounds 3–4, award ceremony, lunch, and an afternoon tour of Osan-ri Prehistoric Site Museum, Hajodae and Hyuhuam Temple; dinner.
Monday, 16 November: Departure and transfer to Incheon International Airport.
Award plan
All monetary award amounts below are in Korean won (KRW).
| Division | Awardees | 1st | 2nd | Top 4 | Top 8 | Top 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Middle and high school Dan | Top 16 | KRW 500,000 | KRW 300,000 | KRW 200,000 | KRW 100,000 | KRW 50,000 |
| B. Elementary school Dan | Top 16 | KRW 500,000 | KRW 300,000 | KRW 200,000 | KRW 100,000 | KRW 50,000 |
| C. Elementary school Kyu (1–9k / Grades 4–6) | Top 16 | KRW 200,000 | KRW 150,000 | KRW 100,000 | KRW 50,000 | KRW 30,000 |
| D. Elementary school Kyu (10–18k / Grades 1–6) | Top 16 | KRW 50,000 | KRW 40,000 | KRW 30,000 | KRW 20,000 | KRW 10,000 |
| E. Elementary school Kyu (10–18k / Grades 1–6) | Top 16 | KRW 50,000 | KRW 40,000 | KRW 30,000 | KRW 20,000 | KRW 10,000 |
| F. Elementary school Kyu (under 19k / Grades 1–6) | Top 8 (10 parts) | Souvenir awards | ||||
| G. Strongest kindergarten division | Top 8 | KRW 200,000 | KRW 150,000 | KRW 100,000 | KRW 50,000 | — |
| H. General kindergarten division | — | Souvenir awards | — | — | ||
Register directly with the organiser
SWA members who wish to take part should register directly with the Asian Go Federation. Include the required application details in your email.
Host: Yangyang-gun Sports Council and Yangyang-gun Baduk Association · Organiser: Asian Go Federation and Korea Youth Baduk Association