| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  China |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | 18 August – 1 September |
| Teams | 9 (from 1 confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  South Korea (3rd title) |
| Runner-up |  Japan |
| Third place |  Kuwait |
| Fourth place | China |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 21 |
The 1989 Asian Men's Handball Championship was the fifth Asian Championship, which was taking place from 18 August to 1 September 1989 in Beijing, China.