{
  "id": 10238621,
  "title": "[PHOTOS] Back on top: S. Korea ends 8-year wait for handball gold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/photos-back-on-top-s-korea-ends-8-year-wait-for-handball-gold",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T15:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/photos/photonews/20260928/photos-back-on-top-s-korea-ends-8-year-wait-for-handball-gold"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Korea's women's handball team has reclaimed the top spot after an eight-year absence, securing the gold medal in the final match against Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The decisive victory came on Day 8 of the tournament, held at the Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium in Inazawa, Japan, on September 27. The Korean team emerged victorious with a score of 27-23.\n\nThe match was filled with intense moments, as both teams displayed remarkable skill and determination. South Korean players Gim Bo-eun, Lee Yeon-gyeong, Jeon Ji-yeon, and Kwon Han-na were notable for their impressive performance on the court. Gim Bo-eun, in particular, showcased her prowess with several shots during the game.\n\nThe triumph marks a significant milestone for South Korea's women's handball program, bringing back the gold after a prolonged wait. The team's success at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is a testament to their dedication and hard work over the years.",
  "summary": "South Korea’s Gim Bo-eun attempts a shot during the women’s handball final match against Japan on Day 8 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at the Toyoda Gosei Memorial Gymnasium in Inazawa, Aichi, Japan, Sept. 27. Korea won 27-23. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk",
  "key_points": [
    "South Korea's women's handball team wins gold after 8-year wait",
    "Defeat Japan 27-23 in final match at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games",
    "Gim Bo-eun, Lee Yeon-gyeong, Jeon Ji-yeon, and Kwon Han-na stand out"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "[Asian Games] S. Korea beats Japan for 5th consecutive baseball gold medal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/asian-games-s-korea-beats-japan-for-5th-consecutive-baseball-gold",
        "published": "2026-09-27T13:47:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}