S. Korea drops joint bid proposal with N. Korea for Women’s World Cup

South Korea has submitted a bid to be the sole host of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, dropping an earlier proposal to co-host the event with North Korea due to a lack of prior coordination.FIFA on Wednesday announced the list of a record nine member associations that have submitted formal bidding registrations.South Korea’s Korea Football Association was listed as a sole entry, though FIFA noted the KFA’s “expressing interest in a joint bid with” North Korea. (Yonhap)Also in the running are Ar

SoccerApril 17, 2019

Women's national football team to reassemble in May for World Cup prep

After playing two friendly matches against Iceland, the South Korean women's national football team will reassemble in May to resume their preparations for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Korea Football Association said Wednesday that the women's team, led by head coach Yoon Duk-yeo, will gather at the National Football Center in Paju, north of Seoul, on May 7, a month before the opening of the Women's World Cup, where South Korea face Norway, Nigeria and hosts France in Group A.  (Yonhap)S

SoccerApril 10, 2019

Pirates' Kang Jung-ho donates to help forest fire relief efforts in S. Korea

South Korean major leaguer Kang Jung-ho has donated money to help relief efforts following a forest fire that engulfed the east coast regions of his native country, his Seoul-based agency said Monday.Leeco Sports Agency said the Pittsburgh Pirates infielder sent 30 million won ($26,240) to the Korea Disaster Relief Association and another 10 million won to the Korea Firefighting Welfare Foundation.Through his agency, Kang said he was "heartbroken" by the news of the devastating fire and added: "

BaseballApril 8, 2019

S. Korean Ko Jin-young captures 1st career LPGA major

In just her second season on the LPGA Tour, Ko Jin-young can call herself a major champion.The South Korean won the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California, on Sunday (local time), at 10-under 278, three shots over fellow South Korean Lee Mi-hyang at Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club.Ko carded a 70 in the final round, mixing five birdies with three bogeys. She led comfortably for most of the day, though a pair of bogeys on the back nine saw her lead trimmed to one

GolfApril 8, 2019

Son Heung-min makes history by scoring Tottenham's 1st goal at new home stadium

Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean forward Son Heung-min has engraved his name in history as he scored the club's first-ever goal at their new home stadium.Son became the first player to score a goal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Wednesday (local time) after he hit the net against Crystal Palace in the 55th minute with his left foot.It was also his 12th goal in the English Premier League this season. He now has 17 goals for Spurs across all competitions this season. (Yonhap)With his hi

SoccerApril 4, 2019

Dodgers' Ryu Hyun-jin earns 2nd win of season vs. Giants

Ryu Hyun-jin of the Los Angeles Dodgers has picked up his second win of the season after delivering a quality start against the San Francisco Giants.The South Korean left-hander kept the Giants to two runs in seven innings with five strikeouts in his side's 6-5 win at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday (local time). Ryu collected his second straight win of the 2019 Major League Baseball season following his Opening Day action last week.Ryu allowed six hits, including one home run, against

BaseballApril 3, 2019

Dodgers' Ryu Hyun-jin felt 'zero pressure' in 1st Opening Day start

Ryu Hyun-jin's first career Opening Day start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday was a significant occasion on multiple levels, potentially fraught with stress. He was filling in for Clayton Kershaw, the longtime franchise ace and three-time Cy Young Award winner who had opened the past eight seasons. And Ryu was the first South Korean to start on Opening Day since Park Chan-ho for the Texas Rangers in 2002.But after throwing six solid innings of one-run ball against the Arizona Diamondback

BaseballMarch 29, 2019

IOC approves Korean proposal for unified teams, joint march at Tokyo 2020

The International Olympic Committee has approved a proposal by South and North Korea to form unified teams and have a joint march at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.IOC President Thomas Bach said the IOC's Executive Board approved these projects during a press conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Wednesday (local time). International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (C) speaks during a IOC executive board meeting on March 26, 2019 in Lausanne. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)Back

Olympic GamesMarch 28, 2019

S. Korean women's curling posts highest-ever position for Asian team in world rankings

The South Korean women's curling team earned its highest-ever world ranking on Thursday after climbing up to second place.South Korea moved up four spots to finish second with 65.907 points in the latest women's world rankings released by the World Curling Federation. South Korea was behind Sweden, which amassed 81.569 points.  (Yonhap)According to the WCF, this is the highest-ever position for a Pacific-Asia team in women's world rankings that was first introduced in 2006. South Korea grabbed i

More SportsMarch 28, 2019

Ko Jin-young rallies for 3rd career LPGA victory

South Korean Ko Jin-young has pulled off an impressive comeback for her third career LPGA victory.Ko rallied from a four-shot deficit to take the Bank of Hope Founders Cup at Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix on Sunday (local time). Ko carded a bogey-free final round of seven-under 65 to finish at 22-under 266, beating Liu Yu of China and three others by one stroke.Ko is the third straight South Korean to win on the tour in 2019 and fourth in six tour

GolfMarch 25, 2019

Hellas Verona attacker enjoys competing for nat'l football team starting spot

Hellas Verona attacker Lee Seung-woo said Sunday competition for national football team starting spots is making him a better player as he eyes more international action for South Korea.Lee earned his 10th cap for South Korea when he played against Bolivia in a friendly match on Friday. He will try to make his 11th international appearance when South Korea take on Colombia in Seoul on Tuesday.Lee, an FC Barcelona youth product, has been struggling to get playing time since head coach Paulo Bento

SoccerMarch 24, 2019

S. Korean striker vows to show finisher’s instinct vs. Colombia

South Korean striker Hwang Ui-jo said Sunday he is ready to show a finisher’s instinct when his side take on Colombia in an upcoming friendly match. South Korea will host Colombia at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on Tuesday. The two sides are meeting for the first time since November 2017.The Taeguk Warriors are coming off a 1-0 win over Bolivia on Friday. Hwang didn’t score a goal, but he contributed to the national football team’s first home win of 2019 by playing about 30 minutes as a seco

SoccerMarch 24, 2019

Reigning regular season baseball champs win season opener

The Doosan Bears opened their quest for a second straight regular season crown in South Korean baseball with a 5-4 victory over the Hanwha Eagles on Saturday.New Cuban hitter Jose Miguel Fernandez knocked in three runs, including two that broke the 3-3 tie with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, as the Bears took their home opener in the Korea Baseball Organization at Jamsil Stadium in Seoul.Fernandez, a former Cuban national team member, went 2-for-4 batting out of the sixth spot.The

BaseballMarch 24, 2019

4 games sell out on S. Korean baseball's Opening Day

　The new season in South Korean professional baseball began Saturday, with four of the five games played before sellout crowds.　The Korea Baseball Organization opened its 38th season, with all 10 clubs in action.　Changwon NC Park in Changwon, 400 kilometers southeast of Seoul, hosted its first regular season game as the brand new home for the NC Dinos. All 22,112 tickets for the tilt between the Dinos and the Samsung Lions sold out last Saturday, the league office said.(Yonhap)　The first home ru

BaseballMarch 23, 2019

Ryu Hyun-jin named Dodgers' Opening Day starter

Los Angeles Dodgers’ South Korean left-hander Ryu Hyun-jin has been named the team‘s Opening Day starter, becoming just the second pitcher from the country to have the honor.　Manager Dave Roberts made the announcement in the Dodgers’ spring training site in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday (local time).　Injuries to Clayton Kershaw, who had opened the previous eight seasons, plus Walker Buehler and Rich Hill left Ryu as the most viable option to start the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks next

BaseballMarch 23, 2019

S. Korean Lim Eun-soo finishes 10th at figure skating worlds

South Korean figure skater Lim Eun-soo finished in 10th place at her first senior world championships on Friday, while competing with an injury sustained in a controversial incident involving an American rival.Lim scored 205.57 points at the International Skating Union (ISU) World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan. Lim was fifth after Wednesday's short program with a personal-best 72.91 points and also set a new personal high in the free skate with 132.66 points on Friday.It was the

More SportsMarch 22, 2019

Ex-midfielder gets warm reception from S. Korean football fans in retirement ceremony

Former South Korean midfielder Kim Jung-woo received a warm reception at his retirement ceremony on Friday as fans gave a standing ovation for his service to the national football team. Kim officially bid goodbye to his playing career and thanked fans for their support in his retirement ceremony prepared by the Korea Football Association (KFA) during halftime of the men's national football team friendly against Bolivia at Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan, some 400 kilometers south of Seoul. Kim J

SoccerMarch 22, 2019

[Newsmaker] US apologizes to S. Korean figure skater after controversial incident

The US figure skating team at the world championships has apologized to injured South Korean skater Lim Eun-soo following a controversial incident involving her American rival.The Korea Skating Union said the US delegation insisted on Thursday that Mariah Bell didn't intend to hurt Lim when they collided during a warmup before Wednesday's short program at the International Skating Union World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan. In this Associated Press photo, Lim Eun-soo of South Kor

More SportsMarch 22, 2019

Back from injury, S. Korean midfielder looking to create synergy with young players

South Korean midfielder Kwon Chang-hoon said Thursday that he is looking to create synergy with young players in his national football team return match.After a yearlong absence due to a right Achilles injury, Kwon earned the opportunity to resume his international duty after making it on the South Korean football squad for friendly matches against Bolivia and Colombia this month. The Dijon FCO attacker will make his first appearance under head coach Paulo Bento if he plays against Bolivia at Mu

SoccerMarch 21, 2019

S. Korean figure skater injured in intentional hit by US athlete: agency

A South Korean sports agency is claiming an American figure skater intentionally injured its client Lim Eun-soo with a skate blade in a collision during the ongoing world championships.According to All That Sports, Lim sustained a cut to her calf Wednesday when Mariah Bell struck Lim's leg with her skate during their warmup prior to the ladies' short program at the International Skating Union World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan. Lim Eun-soo (Yonhap)Lim was immediately treated fo

SportsMarch 21, 2019