South Korea Women

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 until 2012. Korea grabbed the gold medal in 1988 and 1992, won the silver medal in 1984, 1996, 2004 and took bronze medal in 2008. 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 twelve time Asian Champion, the tournament has been won by any other nation only twice.

Both the men's and women's and children'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 Nîmes, 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.

The South Korea Women's handball team is a powerhouse in the world of handball, known for their skill, speed, and teamwork on the court. With a rich history of success in international competitions, the team has consistently been a top contender in major tournaments such as the Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Games.

Led by a talented roster of players, the South Korea Women's team is known for their fast-paced style of play, aggressive defense, and precise passing. Their ability to work together as a cohesive unit, both on offense and defense, sets them apart from their competitors and makes them a formidable force on the handball court.

With a strong coaching staff and a dedicated group of athletes, the South Korea Women's handball team continues to push the boundaries of the sport and strive for excellence in every competition they enter. Their passion for the game and commitment to success make them a team to watch in the world of handball.