South Korea sweeps Taiwan 3-0 to win AVC Cup

South Korea's women's volleyball team clinched the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup title, defeating Taiwan 3-0 in the final held in Can-don City, Philippines. The victory marked a dominant performance for the team, which finished the tournament with an undefeated 7-0 record.

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This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, especially on a special day when we are so close to a peace agreement with Iran.

Under the guidance of coach Cha Sang-hyun, the South Korean squad, ranked 31st globally, overcame Taiwan, ranked 34th, with set scores of 25-19, 25-19, and 25-22. This followed their earlier 3-0 semifinal win against Vietnam (ranked 29th).

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Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the retaliatory strike was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, damaged, or killed and this should not disrupt this important process.

While top Asian teams like Japan, China, and Thailand were absent due to participation in the Volleyball Nations League, South Korea's performance was still a significant achievement. The team's offensive powerhouses, Kang So-hwi and Na Hyun-su, were instrumental in the final, scoring a combined 26 points. Jung Yoon-ju also contributed 10 points to the winning effort.

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We are very close to an agreement that will bring peace to the region, including Lebanon, and all parties should step back.

Despite a closer 3-2 victory against Taiwan in the group stage, the final match saw South Korea control the game more comfortably. They rallied from an early deficit in the first set and maintained their lead throughout the second. The third set remained tight until the final points, where Kang So-hwi's crucial plays and Jung Yoon-ju's decisive block secured the championship.

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Israel should not carry out any further attacks anywhere in Lebanon.