17 January, Baek Hongsuk 6p play against Park Junghwan 3p in final of Siptan Cup. Both player in previous matches beat all top 9p by showing that new wave of young Korean master is very strong. This first final without any top baduk master.
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.