08-22

Kobayashi Koichi [jp] defends the 27th Gosei title against challenger Yuki Satoshi [jp] (Kansai Ki-in).

08-03

Lee Sedol [kr] takes his first world championship, the 15th Fujitsu title by beating fellow countryman Yoo Changhyuk. Meanwhile O Meien [jp] picks up the third place by beating Lee Changho [kr] by the smallest margin possible.