Korea Masters

The Korea Masters (Korean: 코리아마스터즈) is an international badminton tournament that usually held in November or December every year of BWF event calendar in South Korea. The total prize money in 2016 was US$120,000. Before 2010, the level of the tournament was an International Challenge, which is the fourth level tournament of international badminton tournament. It began in 2007, when it was held in Suwon, then it moved to Yeosu in 2008 and Hwasun in 2009. In 2010, it was turned into a BWF Grand Prix event.

It became a BWF Grand Prix Gold event in 2011, and it remained at that level through the end of Grand Prix Gold in 2017, with the exception of 2014, when it changed back to Grand Prix status, the same year Korea hosted both the Asian Games and the Badminton Asia Championships. The tournament was held in cities in the southwest from 2011 to 2017: in Hwasun in 2011 and 2012, then in Jeonju for 2013 to 2015, then Seogwipo and Gwangju. In 2015, the name of the tournament changed to Korea Masters.

In 2018, this tournament is the part of the BWF World Tour Super 300, after the Grand Prix Gold event ceased.

The Korea Masters is a prestigious badminton tournament held annually in South Korea. It attracts top players from around the world to compete in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. The tournament is known for its high level of competition and intense matches, making it a must-see event for badminton fans.

The Korea Masters is organized by the Badminton Korea Association and is part of the Badminton World Federation's international circuit. The tournament offers valuable ranking points for players and serves as a platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills on the global stage.

The event is held in state-of-the-art badminton facilities in South Korea, providing players and spectators with a world-class experience. The Korea Masters is not only a showcase of top-level badminton but also a celebration of the sport's popularity and passion in South Korea.

Overall, the Korea Masters is a thrilling and competitive badminton tournament that brings together the best players in the world for an unforgettable sporting spectacle.