Loss to Canada Ends Curling Campaign South Korea’s women’s team fell 10‑7 to Rachel Homan’s Canadian squad on Feb. 19, 2026 at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, ending its Olympic run[1]. Skip Gim Eun‑ji’s rink entered the match with a 5‑3 record and needed a win to stay in semifinal contention[2]. The Canadians opened 2‑0, South Korea briefly led 3‑2, but Canada surged ahead with a four‑point sixth end and held on after a final‑end point[1]. The defeat left South Korea with a 5‑4 record, placing them fifth and out of the top‑four semifinal spots[1].

Tie‑Break Scenario Collapsed After U.S. Victory three‑way tie at 5‑4 could have forced a tiebreaker if Switzerland had beaten the United States[1]. Instead, the U.S. edged Switzerland 7‑6 in an extra end, securing the semifinal berth and eliminating any chance for South Korea to advance via a tie[1]. The U.S. clinched its spot by scoring the decisive stone in an 11th end, confirming the final semifinal lineup[1].

Earlier Win Over Sweden Put Team Within Reach On Feb. 18, 2026 South Korea defeated Sweden 8‑3, improving to a 5‑3 record and moving within striking distance of the semifinals[2]. The victory gave the team momentum, but the subsequent loss to Canada proved decisive[1]. Players Seol Ye‑eun, Gim Eun‑ji, Kim Su‑ji and Kim Min‑ji acknowledged the crowd after the final match, marking the end of their tournament[1].

South Korea’s Overall Medal Count Near Closing The same Games saw the Korean short‑track relay team capture a second gold, bringing the nation’s tally to two gold, two silver and three bronze medals[2]. The total of seven medals positioned South Korea strongly as the Winter Olympics approach their closing day on Sunday[2]. The short‑track victory and curling results together shape the country’s final standing in the medal table[2].