Paul Hong winning some big pots; climbs to 2M

Paul Hong has now climbed to 2m and is the chip leader after winning two sizable pots. The first one was against Teruhisa Aoyama who raised to 50k from the utg seat. Hong defended on the big blind. On the flop 9♦ 5♥ 6♥, both checked. On the 6♣ turn, Hong bet 60k and Aoyama called. On the river 8♦, Hong sent out a towering 180k bet and once again got the call. Hong showed 10♦ 10♥ and won the pot with Aoyama mucking.

Next winning hand, Hong had full house with J♦ 9♥ against Hyun Kyu Bae on a board of 9♦ Q♣ Q♦ A♣ 9♣.