South Korea Sports & Global Competitions

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Hong Jung-min Quietly Claims Top Spot in Women's Golf K-Ranking

Hong Jung-min has overtaken Yoo Hyun-jo to claim the top position in the K-Ranking this week, marking her first time at the summit of Korean women's professional golf. The shift in the KLPGA Tour's p...

Published 2026.03.19. 22:22:35 | By Oh Tae-sik, Senior Reporter

Renovated Velluto CC Hides High Difficulty Behind Gentle Scenery

VELLUTO means prosperity and vividness in Italian, while also referring to velvet fabric. It is a fitting name for a golf course whose greatest attrac...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:36:05 | By Yang Jun-ho

The Siena Open Aims to Unite Players, Fans, and Community in Golf Festival

"We are meticulously designing not only the course conditions and tournament operations but also the spectator experience and content. Beyond a simple...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:34:58 | By Yang Jun-ho

McIlroy Unveils Masters Champions Dinner Menu with $3,000 Wine

"I put my heart, personal memories, and nostalgia into it. I'm really excited and thrilled." Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) unveiled his Masters Cha...

Published 2026.03.19. 17:39:10 | By Kim Se-young

Table Tennis Champions Split in Pro League Round of 16

Jang Woo-jin (SeAh), the 2025 season King of Kings champion, advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's singles at the first tournament of the pro tab...

Published 2026.03.19. 17:36:15 | By Lee Jong-ho

Hwacheon County Expands Park Golf to Children

Hwacheon County in Gangwon Province is operating a children's park golf program for local kindergarteners and elementary school students. The county ...

Published 2026.03.19. 16:18:29 | By Moon Ye-bin

Self-Taught YouTube Golfer Yellamaraju Finishes Fifth at Players Championship

Cameron Young of the United States emerged as the champion of the recently concluded PGA Tour Players Championship after a dramatic finish. He made bi...

Published 2026.03.19. 15:29:45 | By Park Min-young

Customer Gifts 40-Year-Old Iron to Seokgyo CEO, Moved by Charity Work

Lee Min-ki, chairman of Seokgyo Corporation, the exclusive Korean importer of Bridgestone golf clubs, received a 40-year-old iron as a gift from a cus...

Published 2026.03.19. 14:56:17 | By Kim Se-young

Lotte Chairman Shin Gives Personal Bonus to Olympic Medalists

Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin personally met with medalists from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics to offer his congratulations. Lotte, the...

Published 2026.03.19. 14:46:14 | By Lee Jong-ho

McIlroy Unveils Masters Champions Dinner Menu Featuring Wagyu and $3,000 Wine

"I put my heart, personal experiences, and nostalgia into it. I'm really looking forward to hosting the dinner Tuesday night. I'm so excited." Rory M...

Published 2026.03.19. 14:00:51 | By Kim Se-young

Nike Unveils Korea's World Cup Uniforms with 'Tiger Ambush' Design

The uniforms that Hong Myung-bo's squad will wear at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America have been unveiled. Nike, which produces the Korean nat...

Published 2026.03.19. 12:14:08 | By Lee Jong-ho

Korean Players Dominate LPGA Founders Cup Featured Groups

Twenty of the world's top 25 players are competing in the Fortinet Founders Cup, the LPGA Tour's first full-field event of the season. The tournament ...

Published 2026.03.19. 10:35:14 | By Oh Tae-sik, Senior Reporter

Lee Jung-hoo Draws Walk Off Ohtani; Kim Hye-seong Extends Hit Streak

Lee Jung-hoo (San Francisco Giants) and Kim Hye-seong (LA Dodgers) are thriving in Major League Baseball spring training. Lee drew a walk against Shoh...

Published 2026.03.19. 08:03:05 | By Jung Moon-young

Yonex Expands 'Kim Hyo-joo Shaft' Lineup as Pro Reports 12-Yard Distance Gain

Yonex has expanded the spec lineup for Kaiza Light, the shaft commonly known as the "Kim Hyo-joo shaft." Kaiza Light is a product incorporating Yonex...

Published 2026.03.19. 07:43:20 | By Kim Se-young

Bayern Munich Advances to UCL Quarterfinals with 4-1 Win Over Atalanta

Bayern Munich, home to South Korean national team defensive stalwart Kim Min-jae, defeated Atalanta of Italy to advance to the quarterfinals of the 20...

Published 2026.03.19. 07:38:47 | By Lee Jong-ho

South Korea Falls to Japan 4-1, Misses Asian Cup Final

South Korea's women's national football team saw their championship hopes dashed after losing to Japan in the semifinals. The team, led by head coach...

Published 2026.03.18. 21:15:16 | By Jung Moon-young

Korean Golfers Face Off in Fortinet Founders Cup First Round

Twenty-one South Korean players were originally set to compete in the Fortinet Founders Cup, the LPGA Tour's first full-field event of the season. Th...

Published 2026.03.18. 19:27:27 | By Oh Tae-sik, Senior Reporter

Mother's Quiet Support Behind 'Ice Princess' Choi Min-jung's Composure

Choi Min-jung has carried an enormous burden on her shoulders since her national team debut in 2014. As the ace of Korean women's short track speed sk...

Published 2026.03.18. 17:51:13 | By Lee Jong-ho

Short Track Legend Choi Min-jung Rates Career 95 Points, Backs Kim Gil-li as Successor

"I'm not worried because we have (Kim) Gil-li," said Choi Min-jung, the retiring short track speed skating legend, expressing confidence in her succes...

Published 2026.03.18. 17:43:31 | By Lee Jong-ho

Seoul's Jungnang District Launches Year-Round Night Park Golf Operations

Seoul's Jungnang District Park Golf Course will now operate at night to meet growing demand for recreational sports among residents. Jungnang Distric...

Published 2026.03.18. 16:46:57 | By Moon Ye-bin, AX Content Lab