The South Korean women's national basketball team experienced a significant defeat against Japan in their first-ever away evaluation game, losing by 18 points. This loss marks the team’s sixth consecutive defeat against Japan in head-to-head matchups. The team was heavily depleted, missing several key players. The game took place in Japan and represents a challenging start for the team amidst a period of transition. This defeat is considered a humiliating outcome for the South Korean side as it highlights the growing gap in performance between the two teams. The outcome raises concerns about the team’s preparation and competitiveness moving forward. The match was reported by Yonhap News.