South Korea women's national handball team
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The South Korea women's national handball team is the national team of South Korea
. Since 1984 the Korean team has not only participated constantly in Olympic Games but also ranked among the top four nations every time. Korea grabbed the gold medal in 1988 and 1992, and won the silver medal in 1984, 1996, and 2004. They have earned two World Championship medals so far: In 1995, they also won the World Championship title in Austria/Hungary 1995 World Women's Handball Championship
, they came off third to secure the bronze medal at the Croatia in 2003 World Women's Handball Championship
. It is a nine time Asian Champion
, the tournament has been won by any other nation only twice.
Both the men's and women's teams failed to qualify in the regional qualifiers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in 2007 August due to the biased refereeing, but the International Handball Federation ordered replays of both qualifying tournaments after acknowledging biased officiating by Middle Eastern referees. South Korea beat Japan in both the men's and women's matches and qualified for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 January. However, the Executive Committee of the Kuwait-based federation, which had rejected the International Handball Federation's ruling to hold the replays, agreed to fine Japan and South Korea $1,000 and issued a warning to both countries. In addition, the Asian Handball Federation appealed the IHF’s decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which ruled the Asian women’s qualification invalid and forced the Korean ladies to play in the final Olympic qualifying tournament. The replay was decided to be invalid by the Court. The Korean women's team earned their ticket to the Beijing Olympics at the Olympic qualifying game held at Nimes, France.
In the semi final match of 2008 Beijing Olympic games with Norway, Norway's deciding goal was requested to be annulled by the Korean delegation, because they claimed the ball had not crossed the goal line before the end whistle of the game. Korea's appeal was turned down by the IHF's Disciplinary Commission, confirming the end result to be 29-28 in favor of Norway.
The 2008 film Forever the Moment
is a fictionalized account of the teams' journey to the 2004 Athens Olympics.
(As of March, 2008)
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
. Since 1984 the Korean team has not only participated constantly in Olympic Games but also ranked among the top four nations every time. Korea grabbed the gold medal in 1988 and 1992, and won the silver medal in 1984, 1996, and 2004. They have earned two World Championship medals so far: In 1995, they also won the World Championship title in Austria/Hungary 1995 World Women's Handball Championship
1995 World Women's Handball Championship
The 1995 World Women's Handball Championship took place in Austria and Hungary from 1995.-Final standings:Source:...
, they came off third to secure the bronze medal at the Croatia in 2003 World Women's Handball Championship
2003 World Women's Handball Championship
-Final ranking:-All Star Team:*Goalkeeper: *Left wing: *Left back: *Pivot: *Centre back: *Right back: *Right wing: -Top goalscorers:-References:...
. It is a nine time Asian Champion
Asian Women's Handball Championship
The Asian Handball Nations Championship is the official competition for senior national handball teams of Asia, and takes place every two years. In addition to crowning the Asian champions, the tournament also serves as a qualifying tournament for the World Championship.-Summary :-Medal...
, the tournament has been won by any other nation only twice.
Both the men's and women's teams failed to qualify in the regional qualifiers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in 2007 August due to the biased refereeing, but the International Handball Federation ordered replays of both qualifying tournaments after acknowledging biased officiating by Middle Eastern referees. South Korea beat Japan in both the men's and women's matches and qualified for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 January. However, the Executive Committee of the Kuwait-based federation, which had rejected the International Handball Federation's ruling to hold the replays, agreed to fine Japan and South Korea $1,000 and issued a warning to both countries. In addition, the Asian Handball Federation appealed the IHF’s decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which ruled the Asian women’s qualification invalid and forced the Korean ladies to play in the final Olympic qualifying tournament. The replay was decided to be invalid by the Court. The Korean women's team earned their ticket to the Beijing Olympics at the Olympic qualifying game held at Nimes, France.
In the semi final match of 2008 Beijing Olympic games with Norway, Norway's deciding goal was requested to be annulled by the Korean delegation, because they claimed the ball had not crossed the goal line before the end whistle of the game. Korea's appeal was turned down by the IHF's Disciplinary Commission, confirming the end result to be 29-28 in favor of Norway.
The 2008 film Forever the Moment
Forever the Moment
Forever the Moment is a 2008 South Korean film. It is a fictionalised account of the South Korea women's handball team which competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics...
is a fictionalized account of the teams' journey to the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Current squad
The South Korean international squad of 2008.| Number | Player | Birthdate | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | Oh Yong-Ran Oh Yong-Ran Oh Yong-Ran is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.... |
September 6, 1972 | GK |  Byucksan |
| No. 3 | Woo Sun-Hee Woo Sun-Hee Woo Sun-Hee is a female South Korean handball player.In 2003, Woo competed in the World Women's Handball Championship held in Croatia and led her team to the bronze medal. She was finally named to the All-Star team of the competition. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, she won the silver medal with the... |
July 1, 1978 | FP |  Rulmentul BraşovRulmentul Brasov Rulmentul Braşov is a women handball club from Braşov, Romania, which plays in Romanian Women's Handball League.-History:The team was founded on the 13th of September 1960 near the close-by bearing factory with the name Asociaţia sportivă "Rulmentul".... |
| No. 4 | Kim Ona | September 6, 1988 | FP | Byucksan |
| No. 6 | Huh Soon-Young Huh Soon-Young Huh Soon-Young is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.... |
September 28, 1975 | FP |  SK Aarhus |
| No. 7 | Jung Ji-Hea | March 6, 1985 | FP | Samcheok |
| No. 8 | An Jung-Hwa An Jung-Hwa An Jung-Hwa is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008, she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... |
February 20, 1981 | FP | Daegu |
| No. 9 | Kim Nam-Sun Kim Nam-Sun Kim Nam-Sun is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... |
May 3, 1981 | FP | Byucksan |
| No. 10 | Kim Cha-Youn Kim Cha-Youn Kim Cha-Youn is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she won the silver medal with the South Korean team. She played all seven matches and scored 19 goals.-External links:*... |
May 3, 1981 | FP |  Hypo NiederösterreichHypo Niederösterreich Hypo Niederösterreich is an Austrian women's handball club. They are one of the most successful teams on the EHF Champions League, having won the title eight times... |
| No. 10 | Oh Seong-Ok Oh Seong-Ok Oh Seong-Ok is a South Korean handball player who is the first Korean woman to compete at five Olympics .... |
October 10, 1972 | FP | Hypo Niederösterreich Hypo Niederösterreich Hypo Niederösterreich is an Austrian women's handball club. They are one of the most successful teams on the EHF Champions League, having won the title eight times... |
| No. 13 | Hong Jeong-Ho Hong Jeong-Ho Hong Jeong-Ho is a South Korean team handball player and Olympic champion. She received gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, playing for the Korean national team. She received a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.-References:... |
May 21, 1974 | FP |  OmronOMRON is a Japanese electronics company based in Kyoto.Omron was established by Kazuma Tateishi in 1933 and incorporated in 1948. Omron's primary business is the manufacture and sale of automation components, equipment and systems, but it is generally known for medical equipment such as digital... |
| No. 14 | Park Chung-Hee Park Chung-Hee (handball) Park Chung-Hee is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... |
April 10, 1974 | FP | Byucksan |
| No. 19 | Lee Min-Hee Lee Min-Hee Lee Min-Hee is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... |
February 4, 1980 | GK | Yongin |
| No. 21 | Myoung Bok-Hee Myoung Bok-Hee Myoung Bok-Hee is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she won the silver medal with the South Korean team. She played three matches including the final and scored three goals.... |
January 29, 1979 | FP | Hypo Niederösterreich Hypo Niederösterreich Hypo Niederösterreich is an Austrian women's handball club. They are one of the most successful teams on the EHF Champions League, having won the title eight times... |
| No. 22 | Choi Im-Jeong Choi Im-jeong Choi Im-jeong is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she won the silver medal with the South Korean team. She played all seven matches and scored 16 goals.... |
February 14, 1981 | FP | SK Aarhus |
| No. 23 | Moon Pil-Hee Moon Pil-Hee Moon Pil-Hee is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she won the silver medal with the South Korean team. She played all seven matches and scored 16 goals.-External links:*... |
December 2, 1982 | FP | Byucksan |
(As of March, 2008)
Notable players
- Lim O-KyeongLim O-KyeongLim O-Kyeong is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics, in the 1996 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics....
- World Handball Player of the YearIHF World Player of the Year-Men:-Women:-External links:* *...
(1996) - Kim Hyun-MeeKim Hyun-MeeKim Hyun-Mee is a South Korean team handball player. She won Olympic gold medal with the South Korean team in 1988, and was voted World Handball Player of the Year 1989 by the International Handball Federation.-References:...
- World Handball Player of the YearIHF World Player of the Year-Men:-Women:-External links:* *...
(1989)
Olympic Games
| Year Year A year is the orbital period of the Earth moving around the Sun. For an observer on Earth, this corresponds to the period it takes the Sun to complete one course throughout the zodiac along the ecliptic.... |
Position | Tournament | Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 | Los Angeles Olympics | United States |
| 1988 | 1 | Seoul Olympics | South Korea |
| 1992 | 1 | Barcelona Olympics | Spain |
| 1996 | 2 | Atlanta Olympics | United States |
| 2000 | 4 | Sydney Olympics | Australia |
| 2004 | 2 | Athens Olympics | Greece |
| 2008 | 3 | Beijing Olympics | China |
World Championship
- World Champion in 1995
- 3rd place in 2003
- 8th place in 2005
- 6th place in 2007