1990 World Women's Handball Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | South Korea |
| Dates | 24 November – 4 December |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Soviet Union (3rd title) |
| Runners-up | Yugoslavia |
| Third place | East Germany |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 54 |
| Goals scored | 2,357 (43.65 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Bożena Karkut (50 goals) |
The 1990 World Women's Handball Championship was the 10th edition of the tournament. It took place in South Korea between 24 November to 4 December 1990. It was the first World Championship not played in a European country. The championship was held after the German reunification, although East and West Germany participated separately.