The final 12-player roster for South Korea’s women’s national volleyball team at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games was confirmed on September 3. Led by head coach Cha Sang-hyun, the team will be captained by Kang So-hwi and will begin Group D play on September 16. The Games are scheduled to run from September 19 to October 4, meaning the women’s volleyball group stage will take place immediately before the event’s official opening.
Key Changes
The biggest development confirmed this time is that the final 12-player Asian Games roster has been set. The team consists of two setters, one libero, two opposite spikers, four outside hitters, and three middle blockers. The position-by-position lineup is as follows.
- Setters: Kim Da-in, Lee Su-yeon
- Libero: Han Da-hye
- Opposite spikers: Na Hyun-su, Park Eun-seo
- Outside hitters: Captain Kang So-hwi, Yuk Seo-yeong, Lee Ye-rim, Kim Hyo-im
- Middle blockers: Lee Da-hyeon, Park Eun-jin, Jeong Ho-young
Dividing the 12 players by position shows the team’s overall structure for attack and defense. However, the official information confirms only the final roster and positions; the players who will appear in each match and the starting combinations have not yet been officially determined.
What has been confirmed so far is the roster and the group-stage schedule. The final Asian Games results and whether the team will win a medal have not yet been decided.
Current Status
South Korea will compete in Group D of the women’s volleyball group stage against Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Qatar. All three group-stage matches will be held at Park Arena Komaki in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. South Korea’s match order and times are as follows.
| Date and time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 4:00 p.m. | Hong Kong | Park Arena Komaki |
| September 17, 1:00 p.m. | Qatar | Park Arena Komaki |
| September 18, 4:00 p.m. | Vietnam | Park Arena Komaki |
The schedule is especially important for readers checking both the opponents and the dates. South Korea will play Hong Kong first, followed by Qatar and Vietnam. Since all three matches are at the same venue, readers checking the schedule can prioritize the dates and start times over information about traveling between arenas.
The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi and Nagoya, and Park Arena Komaki and Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park have been confirmed as official venues for women’s volleyball. South Korea’s three group-stage matches will take place at Park Arena Komaki.
Impact
With the final roster confirmed, the main focus surrounding the national team has shifted from player selection to group-stage preparation. Kang So-hwi is listed as captain, while Kim Da-in and Lee Da-hyeon are also included in the final squad. Head coach Cha Sang-hyun will lead the team, with the 12 players assigned to each position forming South Korea’s Asian Games roster.
The national team’s recent international record cannot be described in only one direction. South Korea won the AVC Nations Cup in June 2026 with a 7–0 record. On the other hand, the team lost 0–3 to Thailand in the quarterfinals of the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in August. As the Asian Games approach, the confirmed context therefore includes both the June title and the August quarterfinal elimination.
These two records are not grounds for predicting South Korea’s Asian Games result in advance. The AVC Nations Cup title shows that the national team recently won an international tournament, but the quarterfinal loss at the Asian Championship is also the result recorded at the most recent event. The actual Asian Games outcome will depend on the group stage and the matches that follow.
Next Checkpoints
The first scheduled match to watch is against Hong Kong at 4:00 p.m. on September 16. The team will then face Qatar at 1:00 p.m. on September 17 and Vietnam at 4:00 p.m. on September 18. Before each match, readers should recheck the official tournament schedule and venue information for any changes.
There are three items for readers to follow next.
- Which players from the final 12 will appear in each match
- How the actual results of the three Group D matches will be recorded
- How the team’s progress after the group stage and its final tournament result will be confirmed
As of now, the confirmed information includes the final roster, head coach, group assignment, match dates, times, venues, and the tournament period. South Korea’s medal prospects and final ranking remain undecided because the matches have not yet begun. The announcement should therefore be understood as a reference point officially confirming the players heading to the Asian Games and their opening match schedule, rather than as news predicting the final result.