1st League Women (South Korea) 2023/24

The top-tier women's handball competition in South Korea is the H League, a semi-professional closed circuit without promotion or relegation. Founded in 2011 by the Korea Handball Federation, it underwent a significant rebranding in 2023, shifting from the Handball Korea League to its current title. The structure relies on corporate and municipal entities rather than traditional private clubs, featuring eight teams in the men's division, though the women's tier operates with a smaller roster.

The season format begins with a round-robin stage, followed by a post-season playoff involving the top four teams to determine the champion. This structure ensures that the regular season results directly influence the path to the title, removing the uncertainty of promotion battles found in open systems. The most successful club in the league's history is the Gwangmyeong SK Sugar Gliders, which secured victories in 2017, 2019–20, 2023–24, and 2024–25. Their dominance stands as a notable feature of the league's competitive landscape.

Unlike many Western leagues, the H League is distinct from the National Sports Festival, which is a multi-sport event, and there is no major, standalone national cup competition that rivals the prestige of the league title. The league's primary distinction in the South Korean sports landscape is its unique structure of corporate/municipal teams rather than traditional private clubs, and its semi-professional status amidst a drive toward full professionalization.

The top-tier women's handball competition in South Korea is officially known as the H League. It was founded in 2011 by the Korea Handball Federation, with the SK Group serving as the founding sponsor and key organizational force, leading to its initial branding as the SK Handball Korea League. The league was rebranded to the H League in 2023. It sits at the top of the South Korean handball pyramid and operates as a semi-professional closed league, meaning there is no promotion or relegation system with the second-tier Women's H1 League. The league currently consists of 8 teams, which are primarily corporate or municipal entities, including Gwangmyeong SK Sugar Gliders, Busan Facility Public Corporation, Daegu Metropolitan Government, Samcheok City Hall, Gyeongnam Development Corporation, Gwangju City Corporation, Incheon Metropolitan Government, and Seoul City Hall. The season format involves a regular round-robin stage followed by a post-season playoff involving the top four teams to determine the champion. The most successful club in the league's history is the Gwangmyeong SK Sugar Gliders, with multiple titles including wins in 2017, 2019–20, 2023–24, and 2024–25. The current champion is the Gwangmyeong SK Sugar Gliders.