Korea Masters 2025 Finals Schedule and Results
The week-long badminton spectacle at the Iksan Victor Korea Masters 2025 is set to culminate this Sunday, November 9, with five thrilling finals matches to decide the champions of this prestigious BWF World Tour Super 300 event. Hosted at the Wonkwang University Cultural and Sports Center in Jeonbuk State, the tournament has delivered electrifying badminton action, with local and international stars battling for glory and a substantial share of the US$240,000 total prize money.
As the BWF World Tour’s calendar nears its close, the Korea Masters serves as a critical stop, offering vital ranking points and a significant financial incentive for players. The Super 300 status guarantees a high caliber of competition, and the final day promises a feast of world-class badminton across all five categories: Men’s Singles (MS), Women’s Singles (WS), Men’s Doubles (MD), Women’s Doubles (WD), and Mixed Doubles (XD).
The Championship Sunday Schedule
The finals day, Sunday, November 9, 2025, is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9). Fans around the world, particularly in Asia, are gearing up for a day of high drama as the last players standing compete for the ultimate title.
| Match | Category | Estimated Start Time (KST) | Matchup |
| Match 1 | Women’s Singles (WS) Final | 11:00 AM | Chiu Pin-chian (1) (Chinese Taipei) vs. Nguyễn Thùy Linh (2) (Vietnam) |
| Match 2 | Mixed Doubles (XD) Final | Est. 11:50 AM | Jimmy Wong / Lai Pei Jing (3) (Malaysia) vs. Kim Jae-hyeon / Jeong Na-eun (Korea) |
| Match 3 | Men’s Singles (MS) Final | Est. 12:40 PM | Jason Teh (1) (Singapore) vs. Yudai Okimoto (PFQ) (Japan) |
| Match 4 | Men’s Doubles (MD) Final | Est. 1:30 PM | Lee Jong-min / Wang Chan (Korea) vs. Raymond Indra / Nikolaus Joaquin (6) (Indonesia) |
| Match 5 | Women’s Doubles (WD) Final | Est. 2:20 PM | Hinata Suzuki / Nao Yamakita (6) (Japan) vs. Kim So-yeong / Lee Seo-jin (Korea) |
Global Viewer’s Guide: KST Time Conversion
For international badminton fans looking to tune in live, especially those across the bustling South East Asian region, here is a helpful time conversion table based on the 11:00 AM KST start time:
| City / Country | Time Zone | Start Time (Sunday, Nov 9) | Time Difference from KST |
| Tokyo, Japan | JST (UTC+9) | 11:00 AM | Same time |
| Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | 10:00 AM | 1 hour behind |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | 10:00 AM | 1 hour behind |
| Bangkok, Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | 9:00 AM | 2 hours behind |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | 9:00 AM | 2 hours behind |
| Hanoi, Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | 9:00 AM | 2 hours behind |
| Taipei, Taiwan | CST (UTC+8) | 10:00 AM | 1 hour behind |
Prize Money and Tournament Significance
The Korea Masters 2025, classified as a BWF World Tour Super 300 event, offers crucial points for the world rankings, affecting players’ eligibility for top-tier tournaments like the BWF World Tour Finals. Beyond the prestige, the tournament boasts an impressive total prize money of US$240,000, distributed among the top finishers.
The winners of the respective disciplines stand to earn a significant payday, reinforcing the financial incentive of competing at this level:
- Singles Winner: US$18,000
- Doubles Winners (per pair): US$18,960
- Runner-up (Singles/Doubles): US$9,120
The substantial prize purse reflects the tournament’s importance on the global badminton circuit. The host nation, South Korea, is known as a powerhouse in the sport, particularly in the doubles categories, ensuring that the local crowd will be passionately rooting for their national heroes who have made it to the final stage.
Finals Matchups and Anticipated Results
As the finals match schedule for Sunday, November 9 is confirmed, the results will be updated here following the conclusion of each match. The article below details the anticipated finals matchups.
The semi-finals often provide a hint of the drama to come, and fans can anticipate a battle of attrition in the finals. The Men’s Singles category is always a highlight, and with a strong field of competitors, the final promises a showcase of speed and power. Similarly, the Women’s Singles final will feature a clash of defensive resilience and attacking prowess.
In the doubles events—Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed—the focus shifts to tactics, teamwork, and lightning-fast reactions at the net. The Korean teams, renowned for their aggressive and precise doubles play, will undoubtedly be aiming to secure the title on home turf. However, they face stiff competition from other Asian badminton giants, including players from Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and China, all vying for the winner’s cheque and the 7,000 ranking points associated with a Super 300 title.
Finals Results (To be Updated)
| Category | Winner (Player/Pair, Nation) | Score | Runner-Up (Player/Pair, Nation) |
| Mixed Doubles (XD) | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result |
| Women’s Doubles (WD) | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result |
| Men’s Singles (MS) | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result |
| Women’s Singles (WS) | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result |
| Men’s Doubles (MD) | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result | Awaiting Result |
The Korea Masters 2025 finals are poised to be a thrilling conclusion to a superb week of badminton. Fans should make sure to mark their calendars and tune in to witness who will be crowned champions in Iksan.
