South Korea Sports & Global Competitions

'Here We Go': Lee Kang-in's Atletico Madrid Move Appears Imminent

Lee Kang-in's transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Atletico Madrid appears imminent, with journalist Fabrizio Romano saying a 40 million euro agreemen...

NBA's Hachimura to Join Clippers on Two-Year Deal

Rui Hachimura is leaving the LA Lakers to join the crosstown LA Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, ESPN reported, after the Lakers declined a s...

Ronaldo's 'Last Dance' Ends in Tears as Spain Beat Portugal to Reach Quarterfinals

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on a Merino header in stoppage time, reaching the quarterfinals as Ronaldo's World Cup "last...

KFA Denies Report That Bento Applied for National Team Job

The Korea Football Association denied a report that former national team coach Paulo Bento applied for the vacant head coaching job, saying no applica...

Pro Table Tennis League Series 2 Opens in Mungyeong

'K-Football Innovation Committee' Launches, Co-Chaired by Park Ji-sung and Yoo Seung-min

Korea's Culture Ministry launched the K-Football Innovation Committee co-chaired by Park Ji-sung and Yoo Seung-min to reform Korean football after its...

Yongin Opens New Screen Park Golf Course, Expanding to 11 Bays

Yongin has opened a new four-bay screen park golf course at the Yongin Indoor Gymnasium, expanding its screen park golf facilities to a total of 11 ba...

Adidas Golf Launches CODECHAOS 27, Balancing Comfort and Grip

Adidas Golf launched the CODECHAOS 27 spikeless golf shoe, its fourth-generation version, featuring AXISLOCK cage technology and a 120% larger grip ar...

Ronaldo Hints at Retirement: "I Hope Tomorrow Isn't My Last World Cup"

'Monster' Haaland vs. 'Finisher' Kane: Norway-England Quarterfinal Showdown

Ex-LG Twins Pitcher Ko Woo-suk Joins Minnesota Twins, Nears Big League Debut

Ex-LG Twins closer Ko Woo-suk was traded from Detroit to the Minnesota Twins and is set to be added to the 26-man roster, nearing his MLB debut as the...

China Cheers Cape Verde's World Cup Run, Claims Its Stadium Fueled Rise

China is cheering Cape Verde's 2026 World Cup run, with state media Global Times claiming a China-built stadium fueled the island nation's football ri...

Chung Mong-gyu Resigns as Korea Football Chief After 13 Years

Chung Mong-gyu has resigned as president of the Korea Football Association after 13 years and five months, moving up his departure from the expected p...

Mexico Soccer Team Returns 1 Billion Won in Rolex Watches Gifted by YouTuber

Mexico's national soccer team returned about 1.5 billion won in Rolex watches gifted by an American YouTuber, citing FIFA Ethics Committee disciplinar...

Hall of Famer Harrington Wins U.S. Senior Open; Yang Ties for 17th

Padraig Harrington won the 2025 U.S. Senior Open at 12-under, four strokes clear of Stewart Cink, tying the record for most titles. Yang Yong-eun tied...

Guardian Contrasts Korea and Japan, Urges Long-Term Football System

The Guardian named Japan the most impressive and Korea the most disappointing Asian team at the 2026 World Cup, urging Korea to build a long-term foot...

Did Trump's Phone Call Sway FIFA to Reverse Balogun's Red Card?

Summer Golf Deals Pour In With Green Fee Discounts and Prizes

Korean golf courses, platforms, and equipment makers are offering summer deals, including up to 30% off green fees, tournaments, prizes, and night rou...

Paejae High Apologizes to Gwangju Ilgo Over Mocking Chant

Paejae High School's baseball team, including 86 members, will visit Gwangju to apologize for a mocking "Starbucks" chant against Gwangju Ilgo, and pa...