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- South Korea’s U-23 struggles expose Japan’s edgeAthletes in South Korea often say before matches that they must not lose even a game of rock-paper-scissors to Japan. Sporting co…Jan. 26, 2026 08:35
- Two sports legends meet before Milan-Cortina GamesFormer volleyball star Kim Yeon-koung, 38, could hardly believe her eyes when she opened her Instagram direct messages. The sende…Jan. 24, 2026 08:35
- Lee Jung-hoo released after brief LA airport detentionLee Jung-hoo, 28, nicknamed the “Grandson of the Wind,” got an unusual start to the new year after being briefly detained by U.S.…Jan. 23, 2026 09:38
- EXO reclaims spotlight with eighth studio album“I was just a salaried office worker with dark circles under my eyes, but after watching this video, I felt like a 15-year-old gi…Jan. 21, 2026 08:40
- Cha Jun-hwan reveals fresh Olympic free skate planFigure skating star Cha Jun-hwan, 25, unveiled the costume he will wear for his free skate at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Wi…Jan. 20, 2026 08:35
- Vietnam U-23 advances as Group A leaderHome advantage counted for nothing against Kim Sang-sik’s magic. The Vietnam under-23 (U-23) national soccer team, led by the 50-…Jan. 14, 2026 10:03
- KIA to open first spring camp on Amami IslandThe KIA Tigers, looking to rebound after a disappointing season, will hold their winter training on a remote Japanese island that…Jan. 13, 2026 09:33
- Tennis stars Alcaraz, Sinner delight fans in KoreaWorld No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, 23, and world No. 2 Jannik Sinner of Italy, 25, widely regarded as the leading figures in me…Jan. 12, 2026 09:31
- Kang Sang-yun tops K League market valueJeonbuk Hyundai Motors midfielder Kang Sang-yun, 22, has been rated as the most valuable player in the K League based on market v…Jan. 09, 2026 09:12
- Hwang Hee-chan powers Wolves’ first winWolverhampton Wanderers claimed their first English Premier League win of the season in their 20th match, powered by a goal and a…Jan. 05, 2026 09:30
- Moon Yu-hyeon makes long-awaited pro debut“Super rookie” Moon Yu-hyeon, 22, of Jeonggwanjang finally made his long-awaited professional debut. Moon logged his first career…Jan. 03, 2026 09:01
- Cesinha leads K League in 2025 player salariesDaegu FC foreign player Cesinha, 36, of Brazil, has become the first player in K League history to earn an annual salary exceedin…Dec. 31, 2025 09:24
- Older golfers outperform younger players in weekend roundsThe adage that experience matters in golf proved true once again. Among amateur golfers, players in their 70s emerged as the stro…Dec. 30, 2025 09:14
- Yang Hyun-jun shines, scores first league goalYang Hyun-jun, who has recently transitioned to a fullback role, scored his first regular-season goal of the campaign.Yang, who p…Dec. 29, 2025 08:31
- Yoo Hyun-jo wins twice on KLPGA tour“It feels like a year I received a gift from Santa Claus.”Yoo Hyun-jo, 20, who rose as the breakout star of the 2025 Korean Women…Dec. 26, 2025 09:06
- KLPGA Tour to raise record purse in 2026The 2026 season of the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour will comprise 31 tournaments with total prize money of 34…Dec. 25, 2025 11:09
- Injuries cloud teams ahead of 2026 World CupWith about six months remaining until the 2026 World Cup in North and Central America, injury concerns are mounting for national …Dec. 24, 2025 09:53
- An Se-young sets sights higher after record season“We will return even stronger in 2026.”An Se-young, 23, widely regarded as the queen of badminton, wrote on her social media acco…Dec. 23, 2025 08:58
- Song Sung-moon signs $15 million deal with PadresLocal media reported that Song Sung-moon, a 29-year-old infielder who played this season for the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseb…Dec. 22, 2025 09:58
- Kim Sang-sik leads Vietnam U-23 to gold“Kim Sang-sik magic” has written a new chapter in Vietnamese football history.The Vietnam under-23 national team, coached by Kim …Dec. 20, 2025 09:07
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