South Korea Sports & Global Competitions

News and analysis on South Korean sports, athletes, and the sports industry in international competitions.

Korea Racing Authority Raises Illegal Betting Reward to 100,000 Won

The Korea Racing Authority is running a three-month intensive reporting period through October 31, temporarily raising the reward for reporting illegal racing sites to 100,000 won per case....

Published 2026.08.03. 11:11:41 |

Choi Geun-hwan, Kwon Do-yun Take First Win at Inje GT Masters Round 3

Choi Geun-hwan and Kwon Do-yun won the Masters 1 class at Round 3 of the 2026 Inje GT Masters, completing 84 laps in three hours for their first seaso...

Published 2026.08.03. 09:58:10 |

Yoo Hae-ran's Bid for Third Straight Major Falls Short at AIG Women's Open

Yoo Hae-ran's bid for a third straight major win fell short at the AIG Women's Open, finishing tied for sixth. Japan's Shiho Kuwaki won at 5-under-par...

Published 2026.08.03. 06:50:55 |

Kim Ki-dong's FC Seoul Closes In on League Title

FC Seoul leads K League 1 by nine points over Jeonbuk, chasing its first title since 2016 under manager Kim Ki-dong, with 13 players scoring 35 goals ...

Published 2026.08.02. 17:04:11 |

Lee Da-yeon Storms Back for 10th KLPGA Title in 18th-Hole Drama

Lee Da-yeon claimed her 10th KLPGA Tour title at the Aurora World Championship, staging a dramatic final-hole comeback to edge Kim Su-ji by one stroke...

Published 2026.08.02. 17:03:26 |

FIFA Scraps World Cup Privatization Plan Amid Backlash

FIFA has scrapped its World Cup privatization plan after fierce opposition from UEFA and global football, weakening President Gianni Infantino ahead o...

Published 2026.08.02. 14:26:39 | Updated 2026.08.02. 23:10:09 |

Son Heung-min Scores in Fourth Straight Match With Stunning Turn

Son Heung-min scored in his fourth straight MLS game with a stunning turning shot against Vancouver, but LAFC drew 1-1 after Thomas Müller equalized f...

Published 2026.08.02. 13:51:10 |

Yoo Hae-ran Stumbles in Bunkers, Trails by 3 in Bid for Third Straight Major

Yoo Hae-ran dropped to a tie for second at the AIG Women's Open after a 3-over 74, trailing leader Roh Ye-rim by three strokes in her bid for a third ...

Published 2026.08.02. 11:05:19 |

Mustachioed Attacker Russell Returns to V-League With OK Savings Bank

Kyle Russell, the No. 1 foreign player draft pick for OK Savings Bank Read-G, arrived in Korea to join the men's pro volleyball club for the 2026-2027...

Published 2026.08.02. 10:50:32 |

Hwang In-beom Tastes Title in FC Porto Debut

South Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom won his first title in his official FC Porto debut, coming on as a substitute in the 1-0 Portuguese Super Cup wi...

Published 2026.08.02. 10:07:52 |

Stoke City's Bae Jun-ho Makes Preseason Debut Against Valencia

Stoke City's Bae Jun-ho made his preseason debut against Valencia, coming on in the 76th minute of a 1-1 draw at the bet365 Stadium, in his first matc...

Published 2026.08.02. 09:52:10 |

Solheim Cup Host Bernardus Offers Experience Beyond Golf

Bernardus, a premium Dutch golf resort and 2025 Solheim Cup host, offers culture, cuisine and nature beyond golf, featuring a boutique hotel and Miche...

Published 2026.08.02. 06:00:05 |

LG's Carrasco, 112-Win MLB Veteran, Throws 7 Perfect Innings in KBO Debut

Carlos Carrasco, a 112-win MLB veteran, threw seven perfect innings in his KBO debut for the LG Twins against Doosan, though the game ended in a 2-2 d...

Published 2026.08.01. 20:23:37 | Updated 2026.08.01. 21:34:47 |

Kim Soo-ji Jumps to Sole Lead at KLPGA Aurora World Championship

Kim Soo-ji shot a 6-under 66 to take the sole lead at the KLPGA Aurora World Championship, reaching 11-under and seeking her first win in 1 year and 1...

Published 2026.08.01. 17:31:08 |

Jeju's 36-Hole Certified Park Golf Course Set in Highland Forest

Jeju's only Korea Park Golf Association-certified 36-hole course, the Hoecheon Park Golf Course, offers strategic play amid highland scenery, free for...

Published 2026.08.01. 09:00:05 |

Same Sand, Different Rules: When Can You Touch It?

Golf rules explained: When part of a bunker is designated a penalty area, the same sand follows different rules—touching sand is restricted in the bun...

Published 2026.08.01. 07:00:05 |

Sports Science Institute to Provide Tailored AI Support for Asian Games Athletes

The Korea Institute of Sport Science (KISS) announced customized sports science support using AI and 3D motion analysis for national team athletes com...

Published 2026.08.01. 06:00:05 |

Teen Stars' Pride on the Line in K League 'Legend Match'

FC Seoul and Jeonbuk Hyundai meet in the K League 1 "Legend Match" on August 1, with teen stars Son Jung-beom and Kim Ye-geon headlining the title rac...

Published 2026.07.31. 17:34:54 |

Yu Hae-ran Eyes Third Straight Major Win, Sits Tied for Second

Yu Hae-ran sits tied for second after Round 1 of the LPGA AIG Women's Open, eyeing a historic third straight major victory after wins at the KPMG and ...

Published 2026.07.31. 17:33:28 |

UEFA Threatens World Cup Boycott Over FIFA Subsidiary Plan

UEFA threatens to boycott FIFA competitions over a plan to create a subsidiary selling commercial rights to outside investors, with 143 nations opposi...

Published 2026.07.31. 17:32:54 |