South Korean volleyball captain and the most celebrated player in South Korean volleyball history, whose powerful left-handed attack and national team leadership made her a superstar at home and internationally renowned.
Kim Yeon-koung is South Korea's volleyball legend and the most decorated player in Korean sports history. A powerful and intelligent outside hitter who starred in Turkey and China as well as with South Korea, her exceptional technical ability, outstanding leadership, and consistent performance across three decades have made her the face of Asian women's volleyball.
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1988
👶 Born in Busan, South Korea