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Korea tops Japan to capture first women's basketball gold in 12 years

Korean women ended its Asian Games title drought by defeating host Japan 75-70 despite only fielding an 11-person squad and missing two key players.

2026.9.27

Park Ji-su plays the ball on Monday against Incheon Shinhan Bank S-Birds at Cheongju Gymnasium in Cheongju, North Chungcheong. [WKBL]

KB Stars snap losing streak as Park Ji-su returns to the court

Reigning Women's Korean Basketball League (WKBL) MVP Park Ji-su of the Cheongju KB Stars returned to the court for the first time this season on Saturday, five months after dropping out of training following a panic attack.

2022.12.20

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Kang Lee-seul of the KB Stars plays the ball against Samsung Life Blueminx on Monday at Cheongju Gymnasium in Cheongju, North Chungcheong. [WKBL]

Cheongju KB Stars continue to struggle with loss against Asan Woori Bank Woori Won

The reigning champions of the women’s basketball league Cheongju KB Stars are struggling to find their pace. The KB Stars remain in second from last on the Women's Korean Basketball League (WKBL) standings.

2022.12.13

Falling Stars

Kang Lee-seul of the Cheongju KB Stars, center, plays the ball during a match against Busan BNK Sum on Monday at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan.

2022.12.6

Lee Hae-ran of the Samsung Blueminx, right, vies for the ball against Kim So-dam of the KB Stars during a match on Sunday at Cheongju Gymnasium in Cheongju, North Chungcheong. [WKBL]

Defending champions struggle in first few games of basketball seasons

The reigning champions of the women’s and men’s basketball leagues are struggling to find their pace as the Cheongju KB Stars continue to stay at the bottom of the WKBL standings and the Seoul SK Knights sit second-from-last in the KBL.

2022.11.8

Kang Lee-seul drives to the basket during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Korea at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday. [EPA/YONHAP]

Kang Lee-seul breaks World Cup record as Korea beat Bosnia

Kang Lee-seul scored 37 points to lead Korea to its first FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup win in 12 years on Saturday, breaking the all-time World Cup efficiency record in the process.

2022.9.25

Park Ji-su play the ball against Yongin Samsung Life Insurance on Saturday at Cheongju Gymnasium in Cheongju, North Chungcheong. [YONHAP]

KB Stars win regular season with six games still to go

The Cheongju KB Stars have secured the Women’s Korean Basketball League (WKBL) 2021-22 season trophy with six matches still left to play after beating Yongin Samsung Life Insurance on Saturday at home.

2022.1.25

Park Ji-su, left, and Heo Ye-eun of the KB Stars pose for a picture at the KB Financial Group Training Center in Cheonan, South Chungcheong, on Monday. [JOONGANG ILBO]

KB Stars shoot their way to a win over Busan BNK Sum

The Cheongju KB Stars have won every single game since the 2021-22 Women's Korean Basketball League (WKBL) season began, cementing their dominant eight-game streak with a victory over Busan BNK Sum on Wednesday.

2021.11.18

Park Ji-su of the KB Stars, right, drives past an opponent at a match against the Yongin Samsung Life Blueminx on Sunday at Yongin Gymnasium in Yongin, Gyeonggi. [YONHAP]

KB Stars start to shine as WKBL finishes first week

The KB Stars have won every single game since the 2021-22 Women’s Korean Basketball League (WKBL) season began a week ago, starting off the new campaign with a dominant three-game streak.

2021.11.2

Kang Lee-seul, left, and Park Ji-su of the KB Stars pose for a picture at the KB Financial Group Training Center in Cheonan, South Chungcheong. [JOONGANG ILBO]

KB Stars hope they've found the winning formula

The 2021-22 Women’s Korean Basketball League (WKBL) season kicked off on Sunday with the six women's basketball teams vying for the regular season trophy.

2021.10.24