[박지현] Park Ji-hyun Makes History as Third Korean WNBA Player

Korean basketball star Park Ji-hyun has achieved a historic milestone by securing a spot on the official 13-player roster for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. Following in the footsteps of legends Jung Sun-min and Park Ji-su, she becomes the third Korean player in history to enter the league. Having previously led Asan Woori Bank to victory in the 2024 season and gained experience in New Zealand and Spain, Park stated that her childhood dream has now become a reality. Separately, former Democratic Party emergency committee chair Park Ji-hyun has also been in the news for her sharp public criticism regarding the 'honorific power' debate involving gendered titles in Korean politics. - Park Ji-hyun officially joined the WNBA as a member of the LA Sparks, becoming the third Korean player to achieve this feat. - She was included in the final 13-player roster for the WNBA regular season after intense competition. - A namesake, former politician Park Ji-hyun, has gained attention for publicly condemning the imposition of gendered honorifics in political discourse.