Isang Yun, however, the Yun family would not permit it; they were not convinced that the event was sustainable or comparable to other international competitions. The organizers continued to persuade the family, and after demonstrating the event's success, the Yun family eventually consented. The name change was ratified in 2008 by the WFIMC's general assembly in Tbilisi, Georgia. The WFIMC also stipulated that the name "Isang Yun" be titled in all capital letters. Editions As of 2011, the competition has completed nine editions and three cycles, rotating among disciplines of cello, violin and piano. The 2012 competition will begin the fourth cycle and tenth edition. All competitions have been held at the Main Hall of the Tongyeong Arts Center. Schedule Preliminary stage As part of the WFIMC statutes, the competition is available to all nationalities. Months before the event, there is a preliminary stage where the applicants submit a written application, and audio/video material showing his or her performance of a piece from a selected list of artists. A preliminary jury, one of which is a South Korea representative from the regular jury, reviews the applications, and selects "approximately 25 or more" people to participate in the event. The participants then submit their repertoires by mid-September. First stage The first stage lasts two days. The participant plays three pieces with the following constraints: One piece is from a selection of works from a list of artists. One piece is from a selection of works from Isang Yun. One piece is of the performer's choice. The total duration of the performances has a time limit. The pieces cannot be from the preliminary stage. A day is placed between the first and second stage. Competitors are notified on whether they advance in the competition. Second stage The second stage lasts two days. The participant plays three pieces with the following constraints: One piece is a complete sonata from a selection of works from a list of artists. One piece is a complete sonata from a selection of works from Yun, or a contemporary (composed in 1950 or later) artist. One piece is of the performer's choice, with restrictions that it cannot be from a composer that has been presented before. A preliminary stage composer may be selected, but a different piece must be chosen. Piano accompaniment is allowed for some pieces. The total duration of the performances also has a time limit.