The Korea Herald

Injured midfielder returns to full practice for S. Korea

Jan 18, 2019

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- South Korea finally received some good news on the injury front at the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup on Friday, with the return of a key midfielder to practice...
24 municipalities apply to host new football training center

Jan 11, 2019

Two dozen municipalities have entered the bidding war for the new national football training center, the sport's governing body said Friday. The Korea Football Association plans to open a new Nation...
S. Korean footballer Kwon Chang-hoon scores 1st goal of season in France

Jan 6, 2019

South Korean football star Kwon Chang-hoon has scored his first goal of the season in France following his long-awaited return from injury. Kwon, an attacking midfielder for French League 1 club Dij...
Winning continental tournament tops New Year's wish list for S.Korea football coach

Dec 31, 2018

When the New Year dawns, Paulo Bento, head coach for South Korean men's national football team, will be neither in his native Portugal nor in his adopted country to celebrate the occasion. The 49-ye...
S. Korean soccer sees tears, gold in roller-coaster 2018 season

Dec 30, 2018

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 ...
S. Korean football club Suwon sign N. Korean international An Byong-jun

Dec 27, 2018

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...
In-form Son Heung-min scores double vs. Bournemouth

Dec 27, 2018

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...
Tottenham's Son Heung-min scores 6th goal of season

Dec 20, 2018

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

Dec 18, 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...
Al Rayyan Stadium to be reborn for 2022 FIFA World Cup with recycled materials

Dec 17, 2018

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...
Xavi says Messi finishing 5th in Ballon d'Or 'unfair'

Dec 16, 2018

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...
S. Korea to play ASEAN football champion in March

Dec 16, 2018

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...
Son Heung-min wins November's Premier League Goal of the Month

Dec 15, 2018

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...
Son Heung-min wins fan vote for Korea's top goal in 2018

Dec 13, 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...
Korean football clubs looking overseas for coaches

Dec 13, 2018

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...