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Asian Games hero voted S. Korea's top footballer of 2018

High-scoring forward Hwang Ui-jo has been voted South Korea's top male football player of the year, officials announced Tuesday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Hwang, who helped South Kor...

Dec 18, 2018
Soccer
Showpiece stadium of 2022 World Cup to highlight Arab culture

Currently, the venue is no different from any other construction site, with cranes operating and workers in high-visibility colored vests and helmets moving around. But the SC said once it is complet...

Dec 18, 2018
Olympic Games
[Newsmaker] Olympic short track champion gives tearful testimony against ex-coach in assault case

South Korean Olympic short track champion Shim Suk-hee testified against her ex-coach in an assault case on Monday, saying she wanted the truth to come out and justice to be served. Shim fought back...

Dec 17, 2018
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Kim Yuna to perform at ice skating show in Spain

Kim Yuna will perform at an ice skating show in Spain, starting Friday. Representing Kim, All That Sports said Monday that Kim will star in “Revolution On Ice,” hosted by Spanish figure skater Javie...

Dec 17, 2018
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Al Rayyan Stadium to be reborn for 2022 FIFA World Cup with recycled materials

For some South Korean football fans, Al Rayyan may be a familiar name. Al Rayyan SC, one of the most popular football clubs in Qatar, has a history of signing South Korean players. Veteran center ba...

Dec 17, 2018
Soccer
Xavi says Messi finishing 5th in Ballon d'Or 'unfair'

FC Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez said Saturday he believes it was "unfair" to have his former teammate Lionel Messi finish fifth on the Ballon d'Or ballot. Xavi, who is now with Qatari side Al Sadd...

Dec 16, 2018
Soccer
S. Korea to play ASEAN football champion in March

South Korea will face the winner of a Southeast Asian football championship in a friendly match next spring, officials said Saturday. The East Asian Football Federation and the ASEAN Football Federa...

Dec 16, 2018
Soccer
Unified Korean ping pong team takes silver at major event in S. Korea

The unified Korean mixed doubles table tennis team of Jang Woo-jin (South) and Cha Hyo-sim (North) took a silver medal at a major tournament near Seoul on Saturday. Jang and Cha were blanked by Wong...

Dec 16, 2018
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Son Heung-min wins November's Premier League Goal of the Month

Tottenham's Son Heung-min has won the Premier League Goal of the Month for November, with his stunning goal against Chelsea, according to the Premier League's website Saturday. (Yonhap) The South K...

Dec 15, 2018
Soccer
Unified Korean ping pong team wins 1st match at major tourney to take on S. Koreans

INCHEON -- The unified Korean mixed doubles table tennis team of Jang Woo-jin (South) and Cha Hyo-sim (North) won their first match at the season-ending tournament near Seoul on Thursday, setting up ...

Dec 13, 2018
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Son Heung-min wins fan vote for Korea's top goal in 2018

Son Heung-min's goal against Germany at the 2018 FIFA World Cup has been voted South Korea's goal of the year by fans, the national football governing body said Thursday. The Korea Football Associat...

Dec 13, 2018
Soccer
Korean football clubs looking overseas for coaches

South Korean football clubs are turning their eyes to foreign coaches after overseas managers produced impressive results this past season. Jeonnam Dragons said Thursday that five foreigners have be...

Dec 13, 2018
Soccer
Red-hot Korean striker Hwang Ui-jo eyes European career

South Korean striker Hwang Ui-jo said Wednesday he is looking forward to playing in Europe in the future after having a successful season for his club and the national team. Hwang, who plays for Jap...

Dec 12, 2018
Soccer
Improving teen figure skater determined to move at own pace

Fresh off the biggest accomplishment of his burgeoning career, South Korean figure skater Cha Jun-hwan said Tuesday he's not going to push himself too fast too soon. Cha, 17, returned home from Vanc...

Dec 11, 2018
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S. Korea football coach says Asian Cup roster open to all players

South Korea football coach Paulo Bento said Tuesday that his squad for the upcoming continental tournament is open to all players, urging national team members to stay competitive until the final ros...

Dec 11, 2018
Soccer

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