Korean women's volleyball heads back to VNL after losing all games in 2 years
Korea's first 2024 VNL game against China on Tuesday will be new head coach Fernando Morales's first game in charge.
koreajoongangdaily.joins.comHere's the latest I can share based on recent public reporting:
- Korea invited several rosters changes and a focus on a younger generation ahead of major competitions. Reports around mid-2025 indicate the team regrouped with a new head coach and scheduled matches in the Korea Invitational as a lead-in to World Championship preparation. This reflects an emphasis on rebuilding and giving younger players international exposure.[1]
- The team competed in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in 2025, continuing a reform effort after poor results in prior seasons, with hopes of stabilizing results and avoiding relegation in the short term. Coaches and players described the VNL as a critical opportunity to test cohesion and push for better standings.[2]
- Context from 2024 shows that the team had just begun a new era under Fernando Morales, aiming to reverse a multi-year losing streak in VNL and rebuild toward Olympic qualification ambitions. This period marked the start of a rebuild that influences selections and training going into 2025–2026.[3]
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull the very latest updated articles from current outlets for 2026 and summarize key developments.
- Track specific events (e.g., coaching changes, player selections, forthcoming tournaments) and provide a concise timeline.
- Create a brief one-page briefing with notable players, coach, and upcoming fixtures.