Uijeongbu: The host country South Korea maintained its undefeated streak at the women's curling world championship with two additional victories on Monday. With skip Gim Eun-ji leading the team, South Korea secured a 9-6 win over China in the early afternoon and followed it with a 9-4 triumph against Turkey in the evening. These matches took place on Day 3 of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship at the Uijeongbu Indoor Ice Rink, located about 20 kilometers north of Seoul. South Korea now boasts a flawless 5-0 record in the round-robin phase, with seven matches remaining.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the championship features 13 teams, each facing one another in the round robin. The top six teams will advance to the playoff round. The two best teams will receive a direct entry into the semifinals, while the other four teams will compete for the remaining two semifinal spots. The qualification matches and semifinals are slated for Saturday, with the bronze medal contest and the championship final scheduled for Sunday.
South Korea is aiming for its first gold medal at the women's curling world championship, having previously won silver in 2022, and bronze in 2019 and 2024. Additionally, the team is working to secure a spot at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The top seven teams in points accumulated from the 2024 and 2025 world championships will earn their places in Milan. South Korea is in a strong position after collecting 11 points with its bronze medal at last year's world championship.