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[Newsmaker] Tokyo Olympics chief in hot water over sexist remarks

Olympic GamesFeb 5, 2021

Former Japanese prime minister apologizes, but refuses to step down
K League's Ulsan Hyundai drop opening match at FIFA Club World Cup

SoccerFeb 5, 2021

South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai FC have lost their opening match of the FIFA Club World in Qatar to fall to a consolation game. Ulsan lost to Tigres UANL of Mexico 2-1 at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Al Ray...
All KBO spring training participants test negative for coronavirus

BaseballFeb 1, 2021

All participants in spring training for South Korean baseball have tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the league office announced Monday. Spring training for the 10 Korea Baseball Organizati...
SSG Electros? Shinsegae applies for trademark on potential new baseball team name

BaseballFeb 1, 2021

Searching for a new nickname after purchasing a professional baseball club, South Korean retailer Shinsegae Group said Monday it has applied for a trademark on a name inspired by its home appliance s...
Badminton's teen sensation An finally wins against Spain’s Marin

More sportsJan 29, 2021

BANGKOK (AFP) -- Teenage prodigy An Se-young pushed to victory in a tough game against former world champ Carolina Marin on Friday in badminton's World Tour Finals -- her first win over the Spaniard ...
Asian club football champions Ulsan head to Qatar for FIFA Club World Cup

SoccerJan 29, 2021

The South Korean football club Ulsan Hyundai FC departed for Qatar on Friday to represent Asia at an annual FIFA tournament. Ulsan will compete at the Feb. 4-11 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar against ...
Snow or not, KBO clubs set to open spring training at home next week

BaseballJan 29, 2021

The morning low temperature dipped to double digits below freezing in Seoul and some other regions of South Korea on Friday, a day after parts of the country were blanketed in snow. This could only m...
Florida offers to host Summer Olympics if Tokyo pulls out

Olympic GamesJan 27, 2021

Florida Chief Financial Officer sends relocating proposal to the International Olympic Committee
Korean LoL players who join teams abroad face very different environments

More sportsJan 26, 2021

Those thinking of playing overseas must be prepared to work hard to adapt, says Ignar of Evil Geniuses
Shinsegae acquires pro baseball club from SK Telecom

BaseballJan 26, 2021

South Korean retail giant Shinsegae Group said Tuesday it will acquire a professional baseball club owned by SK Group as it seeks to boost marketing with the sports team. E-Mart Inc., the country's ...
New manager for KBO club wants to give fans hope during pandemic

BaseballJan 25, 2021

When it comes to playing for fans, Hong Won-ki, recently named the manager of the South Korean baseball club Kiwoom Heroes, doesn't want his players just to talk the talk. He'd like to see them walk ...
Kim Si-woo captures 3rd PGA Tour victory

GolfJan 25, 2021

South Korean golfer scores 8-under 64 on Sunday to win first PGA title since 2017
S. Korean Kim Si-woo earns 3rd career PGA Tour title

GolfJan 25, 2021

South Korean Kim Si-woo has captured his third career PGA Tour title, ending a drought that had lasted nearly four years. Kim won the American Express by a stroke over Patrick Cantlay of the United ...
Speed skater sues ex-teammate over emotional distress following Olympic controversy

Olympic GamesJan 20, 2021

A years long controversy in South Korean speed skating took another twist Wednesday, with the announcement that one athlete has sued her former teammate over emotional distress. Legal representative...
Women's football coach sees Olympic qualifiers as 'a chance to make history' for S. Korea

SoccerJan 19, 2021

With his South Korean national team set to face China in Olympic women's football qualifying playoff next month, head coach Colin Bell isn't daunted by past results or the air of uncertainty surround...