South Korea — Volleyball

Volleyball is a popular sport in South Korea, with a strong professional league and a passionate fanbase, particularly for the women's game. The Volleyball League features 30 clubs across 4 competitions.

South Korea's women's volleyball has produced international stars, and the V-League is one of Asia's most well-organised professional volleyball competitions.

Volleyball was introduced to Korea in 1915, and the Korea Volleyball Association was founded in 1946. The sport has been popular in South Korea for decades.

South Korea's women's team achieved Olympic bronze at Montreal 1976 and World Championship bronze in 1978. The V-League was established as a professional league in 2005, raising the standard of club volleyball. Kim Yeon-koung became one of the world's most recognisable volleyball stars.

The Korea Volleyball Association (KVA) governs volleyball in South Korea. Founded in 1946, it is a member of the AVC and FIVB.

The V-League is the top professional volleyball league in South Korea, featuring both men's and women's divisions. The league is well-organised with corporate sponsorship and attracts passionate fans.

South Korea's women's team won Olympic bronze (1976) and World Championship bronze (1978). The women's team has been competitive at the Olympic level, including a semi-final appearance at Tokyo 2020. Kim Yeon-koung is one of the sport's global stars.