Taeguk Ladies Aim for 2018 Glory Again on Home Turf

Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown Begins
Hyoju Kim, Haeran Yoo, Jiyoung Ko, and Hyejin Choi to Compete
Korea Aims for Women's Golf Team Title After Seven Years

The Thai players have joined forces.

They are determined to claim the top spot for the first time in seven years. The Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, the world’s only women’s golf team competition organized by the LPGA and sponsored by Lifeplus, the joint brand of Hanwha’s financial affiliates, will take place on October 23, 2025, at New Korea Country Club in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

Hyoju Kim, Haeran Yoo, Jiyoung Ko, and Hyejin Choi (from left) are representing Korea at the Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, aiming for victory. Photo provided by the Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown Organizing Committee

This tournament is being held in Korea for the first time in seven years since 2018. Eight teams-Korea, defending champion Thailand, the United States, Japan, Australia, China, Sweden, and Team World-will compete for the title, with a total of 32 players participating. The event will span four days. Over the first three days, teams will play four-ball matches, and on the final day, the winner will be determined through singles and foursome matches.

Korea will be represented by Hyoju Kim, Haeran Yoo, Jiyoung Ko, and Hyejin Choi. Both Hyoju Kim and Haeran Yoo have each secured a victory on the LPGA Tour this year. The Korean team is determined to relive the glory of their 2018 tournament win through this competition.

Haeran Yoo, who is making her debut at this tournament, said, “I am already excited and looking forward to representing Korea in this international team event. Since the tournament is being held in Korea for the first time in a while, I will do my best to showcase great teamwork in front of our domestic fans and bring the trophy back home.”

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