The preliminary of the NongShim Cup has been started which is a sweat goal of professional players.  

5 players from Korea, China and Japan fight for their nation and they represent their nation as well as themselves. In the preliminary league, 4 players are chosen and 1 player gets a wildcard.  

Total 237 players attended to be a representative of Korea team for 14^th NongShim Cup. This preliminary league will be held until 16..

As its name value is well known, the preliminary is very competitive. Lee SeDol who has been 1 rank In Korea last 2 years lost against Kim HunChan who has just become a professional player last year in the first round of the 14^th NongShim Cup. Since 1th NongShim Cup, Lee SeDol was a representative of Korea for the first time last year, and this year he failed again to be a representative. His last chance is to be chosen as a wildcard player.

Lee ChangHo stepped to next round winning against Jung DuHo. But Lee ChangHo's teacher Cho HunHeon lost against Lee WonYoung who is having great condition these days. Furthermore, Kang DongYun 7rank in Korea lost against Leu JaeHeong.