...turns to its base camp in Foz do Iguacu on Wednesday morning to prepare for its second round, facing Algeria in Porto Alegre on June 22. Meanwhile, Belgium and Russia will go head to head in Rio de Janeiro. The third and final round of the group stage commences on June 26. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Grace Cho in Seoul contributed to this article. -Ed.

...the group standings with three points, as Korea and Russia played to a draw a few hours later in Cuiaba in the final opening group match of the World Cup. In Group H’s second round, Korea and Algeria face off in Porto Alegre while Belgium and Russia go head to head in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (Monday morning, Korean time). By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...yne equalized in the second and Dries Mertens secured the win. Korea returns to its base camp in Foz do Iguacu on Wednesday morning. In the group’s second round, Korea and Algeria face off in Porto Alegre while Belgium and Russia go head to head in Rio de Janeiro on June 22. The third and final round commences on June 26. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...yne equalized in the second and Dries Mertens secured the win. Korea returns to its base camp in Foz do Iguacu on Wednesday morning. In the group’s second round, Korea and Algeria face off in Porto Alegre while Belgium and Russia go head to head in Rio de Janeiro on June 22. The third and final round commences on June 26. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...the group standings with three points, as Korea and Russia played to a draw a few hours later in Cuiaba in the final opening group match of the World Cup. In Group H’s second round, Korea and Algeria face off in Porto Alegre while Belgium and Russia go head to head in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (Monday morning, Korean time). By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...use we know that Korea is very well prepared both tactically and physically. “We‘ve already played a game against them and we’re lucky to have already gotten to know them,” he added. The last two teams to take the World Cup stage, Russia and South Korea make their debut in Group H on Tuesday (Wednesday 7 a.m. local time). By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...use we know that Korea is very well prepared both tactically and physically. “We‘ve already played a game against them and we’re lucky to have already gotten to know them,” he added. The last two teams to take the World Cup stage, Russia and South Korea make their debut in Group H on Tuesday (Wednesday 7 a.m. local time). By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...pected to be Hong Jeong-ho and Kim Young-gwon in the center, with Lee Yong on the right and Yun Suk-young on the left. Following its opener in Cuiaba, Korea will meet Algeria in Porto Alegre on June 22, while Russia heads to Rio de Janeiro to take on world No. 11 Belgium. By Elaine Ramirez, Korea Herald correspondent (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Grace Cho in Seoul contributed to this article. ― Ed.

...fix the woes of the past. Instead, it has all come down to this moment, when 32 nations will share one goal and make history. Win or lose, it’s time to play the beautiful game. The world is watching. By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com) Reporter Elaine Ramirez will tweet from the sidelines of South Korea’s matches in the 2014 World Cup at twitter.com/elainegija. Comments are her own. ― Ed.

...are for training camp in the U.S. It leaves on Friday for Miami, where it will face World Cup contenders Ghana of Group G on June 9 in its final friendly. The Koreans are due to arrive at their Brazilian base camp in Foz do Iguacu on June 11 before facing Russia on June 17 in Cuiaba, Algeria on June 22 in Porto Alegre and Belgium on June 26 in Sao Paulo. By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

...ent, defender Hong Jeong-ho went off with an ankle injury in the 58th minute. Korea is set to play in Group H in the Brazil World Cup against Russia, Algeria and Belgium from June 16. The South Korean side leaves on Friday morning for a training camp in Miami, where it will face off against Ghana of Group G on June 9 before heading to Brazil on June 10. By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

...eless, with tons more class than the similarly built Ducati Sport Classic 1000 and free from the machismo and bulk of a Harley-Davidson, a popular choice in the local market, BMW Motorrad’s newest toy may be a savory alternative for the performance-seeking, style-savvy Korean rider. The new BMW R nineT retails for 21.7 million won ($21,190) in Korea. By Elaine Ramirez ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )

...al opportunities for men and women. “We must continue working with the greater diversity of all Chileans in mind,” she said in her acceptance speech. “We will consciously carry forward the profound changes that Chile needs, knowing that they transcend a single presidential term. But if we succeed, it is because we believe in the work and in the people.” By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

...ong online base in Daejeon and Seosan. It will hold another launch party at Yogiga in Hapjeong, Seoul, Saturday, from 7-10 p.m. Organizers will set up an area for audience members to write messages to “holla back at harassers and bystanders in their lives,” said Mille. For more information, find Hollaback! Korea on Facebook or visit korea.ihollaback.org. By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com)

...season. “Today I feel 100 percent physically. That’s what I need against these (top-ranked) players,” he said after the match. “I played so solid all the time, hitting so hard the ball. I saw Rafa playing very far (from) the baseline, which is good for my game, for my serve and confidence. That’s the way to beat this guy.” By Elaine Ramirez Korea Herald correspondent ( elaine@heraldcorp.com )