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S. Korea to face Iceland, Moldova in Jan. tuneups ahead of World Cup qualifiers

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will take on Iceland and Moldova in men's football friendlies in January in preparation for World Cup qualifying matches later that month, the sport's national governing body said Tuesday.Th
Football

FC Seoul part ways with veteran forward Park Chu-young

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- FC Seoul announced Tuesday they will part ways with their franchise star Park Chu-young, who recently turned down a coaching job with the club in hopes of continuing his playing career.In a press release, FC Se
Baseball

LG Twins sign ex-MLB infielder Rio Ruiz

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins announced Tuesday they have acquired former major league infielder Rio Ruiz.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club signed Ruiz to a one-year deal worth up to US$1 million, the maximum amount al
Baseball

(Yonhap Interview) Hanwha Eagles' pitcher Nick Kingham seeks health, consistency in new season

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- By putting together a strong 2021 season on the heels of an injury-plagued 2020 campaign, Hanwha Eagles' right-hander Nick Kingham proved that he could be an ace caliber pitcher when healthy.As he is prepar
Golf

LPGA Player of the Year Ko Jin-young hungry for more glory

LPGA-player LPGA Player of the Year Ko Jin-young hungry for more gloryBy Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- After just four seasons on the LPGA Tour, South Korean star Ko Jin-young has already accom
Baseball

KT Wiz re-sign free agent Hwang Jae-gyun

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- The reigning South Korean baseball champions KT Wiz re-signed its free agent third baseman Hwang Jae-gyun on Monday.The Wiz said Hwang agreed to a four-year deal worth 6 billion won (US$5.1 million). He will ea
Baseball

Kia Tigers sign 2 new foreign players

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- The Kia Tigers announced their signings of two new foreign players on Monday, adding a former major league outfielder and a career minor league pitcher to their roster.The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club
Baseball

Money talking loudly in KBO free agency

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- This has been a festive month of December for free agents in South Korean baseball, as clubs have spent a record-breaking amount of money with a few players still left in the open market.All-Star outfielder Na
Football

Son Heung-min extends scoring streak to 4 matches in Tottenham's win

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean star Son Heung-min has stretched his goal scoring streak to four matches, helping his London club stay undefeated in their past six contests.Son rounded out Tottenham's
Football

Son Heung-min talks about the unexpected wonder goal with Spider-man

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- Son Heung-min (29·Tottenham) meets the British actor Tom Holland and shares behind the scenes of the Burnley wonder goal. Tottenham revealed the interview with Son and Holla
Baseball

Reigning KBO MVP Ariel Miranda back with Doosan Bears

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- Ariel Miranda, the Cuban-born pitcher who won South Korean baseball's MVP award while setting a new strikeout record this year, will be back for another season.The Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organiz
Baseball

(LEAD) NC Dinos sign free agent outfielder Son Ah-seop to 4-yr deal

(ATTN: ADDS comments in paras 10-12)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- The NC Dinos inked free agent outfielder Son Ah-seop to a four-year contract Friday, flaunting their wealth in what has been a frenetic offseason in South Korean baseball.The
Baseball

(LEAD) Samsung Lions re-sign free agent catcher Kang Min-ho

(ATTN: ADDS comments in last 5 paras)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions announced Friday they have re-signed their own free agent catcher Kang Min-ho to a new four-year contract.Kang, 36, will make up to 3.6 billion won (US$3 m
Baseball

Ex-MLB pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong rejoins Kia Tigers on 4-year deal

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- After a forgettable one-season stint in the majors, South Korean left-hander Yang Hyeon-jong is back with the Kia Tigers.The Tigers announced on Friday they have brought back their franchise icon on a four-year
Baseball

NC Dinos sign free agent outfielder Son Ah-seop to 4-yr deal

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- The NC Dinos inked free agent outfielder Son Ah-seop to a four-year contract Friday, flaunting their wealth in what has been a frenetic offseason in South Korean baseball.The Dinos said Son agreed to a 6.4 bill
Baseball

Samsung Lions re-sign free agent catcher Kang Min-ho

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions announced Friday they have re-signed their own free agent catcher Kang Min-ho to a new four-year contract.Kang, 36, will make up to 3.6 billion won (US$3 million) in his second straight four-y
Baseball

Lotte Giants sign 2 new American pitchers

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 24 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball club Lotte Giants announced their signings of two new American pitchers on Friday.The Giants said former major leaguers Charlie Barnes and Glenn Sparkman will join their rotation on on
Football

'박항서호' 베트남, 스즈키컵 4강 1차전서 태국에 0-2 완패

(서울=연합뉴스) 장보인 기자 = 박항서 감독이 이끄는 베트남 축구 대표팀이 2020 아세안축구연맹(AFF) 챔피언십(스즈키컵) 준결승 첫 경기에서 '라이벌' 태국에 완패했다.베트남은 23일 싱가포르 칼랑 국립 경기장에서 열린 2020 AFF 스즈키컵 준결승 1차전에서 태국에 0-2로 패했다.두 팀은 26일 오후 9시 30분 같은 장소에서 4
Baseball

(2nd LD) Kia Tigers sign All-Star outfielder Na Sung-bum to massive free agent deal

(ATTN: ADDS official's comments in paras 13-14; FIXES number at bottom)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Kia Tigers signed an All-Star outfielder Na Sung-bum to a record-tying free agent contract on Thursday, making a huge splash in a b
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S. Korea sets low medal target for Beijing 2022

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's national Olympic body set a humble target for medals at the upcoming Beijing Winter Games on Thursday, with hopes of winning a gold medal or two for a top-15 finish.The Korean Sport & Olympic