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Kim Yeon-koung 김연경

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Kim Yeon-koung (Korean: 김연경, Korean pronunciation: [kim.jʌngjʌŋ]; born 26 February 1988) is a South Korean professional volleyball player and a former member of the FIVB Athletes' Commission. She is an outside hitter and the former captain of the South Korean National Team. She announced her retirement from the national team in August 2021. Kim signed a three-year contract with Fenerbahçe in 2011 after playing for Heungkuk Life in South Korea for four seasons and JT Marvelous in Japan for two seasons.

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Kim Yeon-koung (김연경) — verified Korean entity. Agency: Fenerbahçe Women's Volleyball.

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• Sport: volleyball
• Born: 26 February 1988
• Nationality: South Korean
• Position: outside hitter
• Retirement: August 2021
• Birth Date: 1988년 2월 26일
• Debut Team: V-리그 흥국생명

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