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S. Korean soccer sees tears, gold in roller-coaster 2018 season

South Korean soccer experienced yet another roller-coaster ride this year as it saw tears, gold and a coaching change under fans’ big expectations. The 2018 season is technically not finished for ...

Dec 30, 2018
Soccer
S. Korean football club Suwon sign N. Korean international An Byong-jun

South Korean pro football club Suwon FC said Thursday they've signed Japan-born North Korean forward An Byong-jun. Suwon FC said An will play in the K League 2, the second division football league i...

Dec 27, 2018
Soccer
In-form Son Heung-min scores double vs. Bournemouth

In-form South Korean forward Son Heung-min has scored a double for Tottenham Hotspur again as he continued his run of hot form this month. Son grabbed a brace in Tottenham's 5-0 win over Bournemouth...

Dec 27, 2018
Soccer
Chung Hyeon to kick off new season at exhibition tournament

Chung Hyeon, South Korea's top tennis player, will open his new season at an exhibition tournament in the United Arab Emirates this week. Chung, world No. 25, will be one of six male players at the ...

Dec 25, 2018
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[Weekender] Don’t let the cold stop you: indoor winter sports

As the temperature drops, it becomes harder to get out of bed. The cold is particularly taxing for sports enthusiasts because tense muscles could make them more susceptible to injuries. Don’t even me...

Dec 20, 2018
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Tottenham's Son Heung-min scores 6th goal of season

Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean forward Son Heung-min has scored his sixth goal of the season in his club's 2-0 win over Arsenal in a domestic cup competition. Son scored Tottenham's opener against...

Dec 20, 2018
Soccer
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

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