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2. History of Korean Baduk
 
※ The Rules of Sunjang Baduk
 
Because of lack of evidence, it is unclear when Baduk was brought from China to Korea, but it is believed to have been in Old Chosun period. Then it was introduced to Japan during the Three Nation period, through the nation of Paekche, along with other cultural influences. There are two theories about the timing of Baduk's introduction to Korea. One is the so-called "Kija" theory and the other is the "Han-sagun" theory.
 
※ Astronomical Theory
 
The first 16 moves are prescribed and Black makes the first free play, leading straight into a fierce middlegame. For this reason Sunjang Baduk, as a game, is considered both pragmatic and aggressive.
Perhaps this is why the character of Korean Baduk players is the way it is.
The other main difference is in the scoring. After all plays have been made, as many internal stones as possible are removed, leaving continuous boundaries. These need not be solidly connected,
but no part of the boundary may be in dansu (atari). Then the totals of territory controlled are counted, with prisoners ignored.
 
 

 

 

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