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Pyo Seung-ju (34), an outside hitter who announced his retirement after the end of last season, has returned to the court wearing the Heungkuk Life uniform.
Heungkuk Life officially announced on the 27th that "we have acquired Pyo Seung-ju through a trade with Gwangju G-Porters ahead of the 2026-2027 season."
Through this trade, Heungkuk Life secured the second-round pick in the new season's rookie draft along with Pyo Seung-ju, while giving up the first-round pick to Gwangju G-Porters.
Pyo Seung-ju, who joined Korea Expressway Corporation as the first overall pick in the first round of the 2010-2011 draft, played for GS Caltex, IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, and Gwangju G-Porters before announcing his retirement at the end of last season.
After retiring, he served as a commentator for KBS N Sports during the 2025-2026 season, but after the season concluded, he decided to return to the court and joined Heungkuk Life.
It was reported that Pyo Seung-ju consistently managed his condition during the one-season gap, and the club ultimately decided to sign him, judging that he would contribute to the team's strength as a veteran.
Pyo Seung-ju stated through the club, "I am happy to be able to stand on the court again wearing the Heungkuk Life uniform. I am grateful to Heungkuk Life for giving me the opportunity to play volleyball again. I will do my best to adapt quickly and help the team."
Coach Yoshihara Tomoko stated through the club, "Pyo Seung-ju is a player who can provide stability not only in attack but also in reception and defense. We expect him to play a major role in enhancing the team's strength for the new season."
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