South Korea Sports & Global Competitions

Set Pieces Hold Key to Korea's Opener Against Czech Republic

South Korea targets set pieces to beat the Czech Republic in its World Cup opener. 13 of Korea's 39 World Cup goals came from set pieces, while the ta...

Jeon In-ji, Kim Sei-young Fall Short of Korda's Wall

Nelly Korda won the 81st US Women's Open at 8-under, while Korea's Jeon In-ji finished fourth and Kim Sei-young fifth in the LPGA season's second majo...

From Soccer's God to a Supernova: Winning the Midfield Wins the Cup

Soccer experts name the best midfielders for the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup: Messi, Yamal and Bellingham in attack, with Vitinha, Pedri and Ri...

Samcheolli Marks Seo Kyo-rim's Win With Free Menu Giveaway

Samcheolli Group celebrates golfer Seo Kyo-rim's KLPGA Celltrion Queens Masters win with a free menu giveaway across all SL&C food brands through Sund...

Hwacheon Creates Park Golf Hall of Fame for Festival Champions

Hwacheon County in Gangwon Province created a Park Golf Hall of Fame to honor past champions of the Sancheoneo Park Golf Festival, a national tourname...

World Cup Turf Built to Endure 104 Matches Emerges After 8-Year Study

FIFA invested over $5 million in a hybrid turf system developed over eight years by the University of Tennessee and Michigan State for 16 World Cup st...

Lakeside CC Launches Six Summer Dishes With Chef Yeo Kyung-ok

Lakeside CC, a golf club in Yongin, Korea, has launched six summer special dishes developed in collaboration with Chinese cuisine master Yeo Kyung-ok,...

Lee Jung-hoo Extends Hitting Streak to 15 Games

Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants extended his hitting streak to 15 games against the Cubs, going 1-for-4 with one RBI to hold a .323 average, ...

Kim Si-woo Leads PGA Tour in Top-10 Finishes, Tops $7 Million in Season Earnings

Kim Si-woo finished tied for 10th at the PGA Tour Memorial Tournament, his eighth top-10 of the season, leading the tour. His season earnings topped $...

Zverev Wins French Open for First Major Title on Fourth Try

Alexander Zverev won his first major title at the 2026 French Open, defeating Flavio Cobolli 3-2 after a 4-hour, 16-minute battle on his fourth Grand ...

Brazil's Wesley Exits World Cup Squad in Tears After Friendly Injury

Brazil defender Wesley has withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup squad after a thigh injury against Egypt, with midfielder Ederson, set to join Manchester...

Kane: 'In Best Shape of My Career, Can't Wait for World Cup'

England captain Harry Kane says he is in the best shape of his career ahead of the 2026 World Cup, after scoring his 79th international goal against N...

Korea Begins Czech-Focused Training in Second Mexico Session

South Korea's national football team held its second Mexico training session under Hong Myung-bo, launching its Czech Republic preparation program, wi...

Andreeva, 19, Wins French Open for First Major Title

Mirra Andreeva, 19, won the 2026 French Open women's singles title, defeating qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 for her first Grand Slam, the younges...

Mexican Fans Flock to See Son as Media Buzz Builds

Hundreds of Mexican fans welcomed South Korea's national football team to Guadalajara, chanting Son Heung-min's name, as local media buzz built ahead ...

Korea Braces for Czech 'Giants'; Hong Vows to Block Crosses

Korea coach Hong Myung-bo says blocking crosses is the key to beating the towering Czech Republic at the World Cup, as the team begins training at its...

An Se-young Defends Indonesia Open Title, Wins 5th Singles Trophy This Season

'20-Year-Old' Moon Dong-hyun Wins KPGA's Oldest Tournament as Youngest Champion

Seo Kyo-rim Wins First KLPGA Title, Bleeds From Nose After Pressure-Filled Finish