Finally, volleyball empress retirement ceremony is confirmed...Heungkuk Life without Kim Yeon-koung announced a new start

Oct 12, 2025

On the 8th, the 5th game of the women's championship match of the volleyball V-League was held at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon. Kim Yeon-koung encourages her colleagues. Incheon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.04.08/

The date of Kim Yeon-kyung's retirement ceremony has been confirmed.

Heungkuk Life Insurance will hold its home opening game at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon on the 11th. Korean volleyball legend Kim Yeon-kyung's retirement ceremony will also be held at the game. Various on-site events have been prepared for fans visiting the opening game site" he informed.

Kim Yeon-koung made a surprise announcement of her retirement during last season. It was sudden for fans, but the player himself made a decision after careful consideration and announced it. Kim Yeon-koung led Heungkuk Life Insurance to an integrated victory last season and finished splendidly with the MVP of the regular league and championship game.

Kim Yeon-kyung was nominated by Heungkuk Life Insurance as the first overall pick in the first round of the 2005-2006 V League Rookie Draft and began her professional career. Since his debut, he has boasted tremendous scoring and defense skills, sweeping the Rookie of the Year award, regular league MVP, and championship MVP.

With the end of the 2008-2009 season, Kim expanded her career around the world. He has dominated not only Korea but also the world's No. 1 outside heater while playing in overseas leagues such as Japan, Turkiye, and China. When he played for Turkiye, he received the highest annual salary for all male and female volleyball players around the world.

5th volleyball V-League women's championship match at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon on the 8th. Heungkuk Life Insurance won the championship by winning the articles of association. Heungkuk Life athletes sharing the joy of winning. Incheon = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2025.04.08/

Hung Kook Life Insurance's Kim Yeon-koung is cheering after successfully blocking the first game of the V-League Women's Championship match between Heungkuk Life Insurance and Jeong Kwan-jang at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon on the 31st. Incheon= Reporter's book @sportschosun.com/2025.03.31/

After a long overseas career, Kim returned to Heungkuk Life to end her career in Korea. While playing from the 2020-2021 season to the last season, he made efforts to develop Korean women's volleyball.

Currently, retired, he is focusing on expanding his base while serving as a volleyball entertainment director. Kim spends one more time greeting her fans at the retirement ceremony.

Meanwhile, Heungkuk Life held a ceremony at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon on the 11th and announced a strong start to the 2025-2026 season. The team, including Lee Da-hyun, Rebecca, and Jung Yoon-joo, who are key players this season, had a special time with fans. More than 500 fans attended the event.

The team, including coach Tomoko Yoshihara, expressed their determination and goals for this season.

Captain Kim Soo-ji said "Fans' support is a great help. I will show you a combination of determined performances this season as well."table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center">