The South Korean men's handball team has advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games for the first time in eight years.
Under the guidance of head coach Jo Young-shin, the South Korean team defeated China 32-26 in the quarterfinals held on September 26 at the Kasugai Gymnasium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Having finished second in Group B with two wins, one draw, and one loss, South Korea overcame third-place China from Group A to secure a spot in the semifinals. This marks their first semifinal appearance since winning a bronze medal at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Games.
Key players Kim Rak-chan (Incheon Urban Corporation) and Park Se-woong (SK Hawks) each scored six goals, leading the team to victory. Kim Jin-young (Army) and Lee Yo-sep (Incheon Urban Corporation) contributed five goals each.
South Korea is aiming for its first gold medal in 16 years and its seventh overall at this tournament. Since winning gold at the 2010 Guangzhou Games, the team has secured one silver and one bronze in the last three competitions.
The semifinals will take place on September 28 at 5:30 PM at the Inazawa Entry Hall, where South Korea will face the winner of the match between Qatar and Iran.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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