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S. Korea finish 4th at FIFA U-20 World Cup

LA PLATA, Argentina, June 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea finished in fourth place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup following a 3-1 loss to Israel in the third-place match Sunday.The teams each had a goal in the first half, before Israel struck twice in the sec
Football

S. Korea coach wants to do Asia proud at U-20 World Cup

LA PLATA, Argentina, June 10 (Yonhap) -- With his upstart South Korean team about to close out the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, head coach Kim Eun-jung said Saturday he wants to make the continent of Asia proud of his players.South Korea's f
Baseball

(Yonhap Interview) Panamanian pitcher in KBO appreciative of embassy's support

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- In every start he has made at home for the Kiwoom Heroes so far this season, Panamanian right-hander Ariel Jurado has enjoyed the support of his compatriots from the stands.They aren't just any Panamanians,
Baseball

High school pitcher throws no-hitter

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Duksoo High School right-hander Kim Tae-hyung threw a no-hitter Saturday.The second-year pitcher didn't allow a hit and struck out 15 batters over nine innings in his school's 4-0 victory over Cheongwon
Football

Half-Korean forward named to S. Korean training camp roster ahead of Women's World Cup

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Half-Korean forward Casey Phair was named to South Korea's last training camp roster ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Saturday, becoming the first person of mixed heritage to join a senior Korean
Football

S. Korean players trying to regroup for last match at U-20 World Cup

LA PLATA, Argentina, June 9 (Yonhap) -- After suffering their first loss of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina on Thursday, South Korean players were back at work Friday, trying to regroup mentally and physically for their one remaining match.After
Baseball

KT Wiz reunite with pitcher Cuevas

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- The KT Wiz announced Friday they have reunited with former staff ace William Cuevas, hoping the familiar right-hander can aid their postseason push.Cuevas, who previously pitched for the Wiz from 2019 to 2022, w
Baseball

Nat'l baseball staff high on youngsters for Asian Games

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- While scouting players for South Korea's roster for the Asian Games baseball tournament this fall, national team technical chief Cho Kye-hyeon and manager Ryu Joong-il were both sold on the talent of the cou
Baseball

(LEAD) Reigning KBO MVP joined by top high school prospect on Asian Games baseball roster

(ATTN: ADDS comments, photos)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hoo, the reigning MVP in the top South Korean baseball league, will lead the country's bid for its fourth consecutive gold medal at the Asian Games this fall, joined by
Baseball

Reigning KBO MVP joined by top high school prospect on Asian Games baseball roster

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hoo, the reigning MVP in the top South Korean baseball league, will lead the country's bid for its fourth consecutive gold medal at the Asian Games this fall, joined by a hot-shot high school prospe
Football

K League giants Jeonbuk appoint Dan Petrescu as new head coach

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean football giants Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors announced Friday they have named Dan Petrescu as their new head coach.Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though industry sources said the Romanian tactician
Football

S. Korea coach laments one that got away at U-20 World Cup

LA PLATA, Argentina, June 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea head coach Kim Eun-jung didn't hide his disappointment over the team's loss to Italy in the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Thursday, saying the failure to convert scoring chances p
Football

S. Korean captain tells teammates to hold heads high after semifinal loss at U-20 World Cup

LA PLATA, Argentina, June 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea may have lost to Italy in the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina on Thursday evening, but their tournament isn't over yet.That was the message delivered by South Korean captain L
Football

(LEAD) S. Korea fall to Italy in FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinals

(ATTN: ADDS photos, details throughout)LA PLATA, Argentina, June 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost to Italy 2-1 in the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Thursday, as they fell one win shy of a second straight trip to the championship match.Simone
Football

S. Korea fall to Italy in FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinals

LA PLATA, Argentina, June 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lost to Italy 2-1 in the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Thursday, as they fell one win shy of a second straight trip to the championship match.Simone Pafundi scored a free kick goal to bre
Baseball

(LEAD) Heroes rout Twins in rare offensive outburst

(ATTN: ADDS comments throughout)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes entered Thursday's Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) game against the LG Twins ranked ninth in the 10-team league with a .247 batting average. The Twins carr
Baseball

With luck on side, reigning KBO MVP back wielding dangerous bat

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- Don't look now, but here comes Lee Jung-hoo.The reigning MVP in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) and two-time batting champion is widely considered the best pure hitter in the country, but few, if any,
Baseball

Heroes rout Twins in rare offensive outburst

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes entered Thursday's Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) game against the LG Twins ranked ninth in the 10-team league with a .247 batting average. The Twins carried a league-best .283 batting a
Football

Street cheering for U-20 nat'l football team to begin 5 a.m. Friday

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- The street cheering event for South Korea's semifinal match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup will begin at 5 a.m. Friday, one hour before the kickoff.The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Thursday that local a
Baseball

Little-used infielder rejoices over rare home run

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- Having been drafted in 2017 but having still played fewer than 100 games, Kiwoom Heroes' Kim Su-hwan hasn't had too many memorable moments in his Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) career.The little-used