Shin Jin-seok sets a new record of 16 consecutive wins in the Nongshim Cup. Gu Zihao, the head coach of the Chinese team, failed in the 9th dan attack.
Shin Jin-soo, the main 9th Dan player of the Korean team, single-handedly helped the South Korean team win the Nongsim Cup for the fourth consecutive time. This is also the 16th time that the Koreanteam has won the Nonshim Cup championship.