17 January Gu Li 9p and Cho U 9p play in international match between China and Japan champions of Agon Cup. In first 4 editions Japan won, but from 5 edition (Gu Li 1st Agon Cup) China dominated this tournament. This time again Gu Li won and defend China 6 straight win in Agon Cup.
In last game of 2nd stage of 7th Jeongganjang Li He 1p beat Umezawa Yukari 5p. This mean that Japan team were kicked from 3rd stage. Korea also have small chance to win title, but everyone are enjoying this tournament.
15 January, China team send second baduk master to play in 7th Jeongganjang. This time Li He 1p play against Park Jieun 9p. This game show again that Yu Bin (coach of Chin team) prepare very well his team. Li He beat Park Jieun and now it is very likely that China will win title for this year. China have 4 more player. Japan and Korea have only 1 member left.