Pan Yuwen Leads Final 44 in WPT Korea Main Event with $319,572 Up Top

The Main Event saw a total of 283 runners return for Day 2 here at WPT Korea and now just 44 are left in contention for the $319,572 top prize.

Sitting atop the remaining field is Pan Yuwen (pictured) with 1,800,000 after a late day surge that shot him to the top. Rounding out the top five are Kai Zheng with (1,690,000), Zhu Hong (1,650,000), Yanfeng Wang (1,525,000), and Yin Yuzhou (1,515,000).

Some other notables still in contention include WPT Deepstacks Champion Valeriy Pak (1,080,000), Steve O’Dwyer (866,000), David Yan (865,000), Alexander Lyan (860,000), and Aaron Lim (660,000).

Top Five Stacks

1. Pan Yuwen – 1,800,000 (60 bb)
2. Kai Zheng – 1,690,000 (56 bb)
3. Zhu Hong – 1,650,000 (55 bb)
4. Yanfeng Wang – 1,525,000 (51 bb)
5. Yin Yuzhou – 1,515,000 (51 bb)

Pictured: David Yan in Contention at WPT Korea Main Event

The remaining 44 players are all guaranteed at least $7,256 with all having their sights set on the $319,572 top prize. Day 3 will kick off at 1 pm local time and blinds will remain at 60-minutes in length throughout.

Stay tuned to WPT.com for continued coverage from WPT Korea, including the Main Event conclusion, along with the High Roller that follows. 

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