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S. Korea's 'there's no tomorrow' mindset pays off in U-20 World Cup win: coach

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- When South Korea head coach Kim Eun-jung was preparing his players for the round of 16 match against Ecuador at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, he delivered a straightforward message: that this could be th
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S. Korea hold off Ecuador to reach quarterfinals at U-20 World Cup

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea are moving on to the quarterfinals at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.South Korea defeated Ecuador 3-2 in the round of 16 at Santiago del Estero Stadium in Santiago del Estero, northern Argentin
Baseball

Nat'l team baseball players apologize for drinking during WBC in Tokyo

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- Three members of the South Korean national baseball team at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) apologized Thursday for going out for drinks during the March tournament in Tokyo, saying they will fully cooperate wi
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(Yonhap Interview) Pitcher rides improved slider to sweeping success in KBO

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- In the midst of his successful first season in South Korea last summer, LG Twins right-hander Adam Plutko somehow found ways to get better.It didn't seem as though Plutko had much to improve: after all, he f
Baseball

Hanwha Eagles release slumping hitter O'Grady

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- The Hanwha Eagles announced Wednesday they have released first-year American outfielder Brian O'Grady.The Eagles said they have asked the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) to place O'Grady on waivers and
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Acquitted of bullying charges, pitcher ready to return to mound

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Acquitted of charges that he'd bullied a teammate in high school, pitcher Lee Young-ha said Wednesday he is looking forward to resuming his professional career soon.Lee, 25, had been indicted without detenti
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(LEAD) Pro baseball player Lee Young-ha acquitted of assault charges against former teammate

(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 2, 6-7, 10-11) SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Pro baseball player Lee Young-ha was acquitted Wednesday of charges of violence against a junior teammate during his high school baseball days.Lee, 25, a pitcher of the Doosan Bear
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Pro baseball player Lee Young-ha acquitted of assault charges against former teammate

SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Pro baseball player Lee Young-ha was acquitted Wednesday of charges of violence against a junior teammate during his high school baseball days.Lee, 25, a pitcher of the Doosan Bears, was indicted without detention last year
Football

S. Korea coach takes trip delay in stride ahead of U-20 World Cup knockouts

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea head coach Kim Eun-jung wants to ensure a travel delay in Argentina won't affect his team's upcoming knockout match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.South Korea qualified for the last 16 at the tou
Baseball

Rookie reliever looking to thrive in any given role

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- Wins can be hard to come by for middle relievers, who do the grunt work, while starters and closers get more of the spotlight by picking up victories and saves.LG Twins rookie reliever You Young-chan picked up h
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Aggressive approach paying off for hot-swinging outfielder

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- A year after losing his aggressive edge at the plate, LG Twins outfielder Hong Chang-ki feels like he's back to being himself in 2023 -- swinging early in the count and putting a ton of balls in play.Hong
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Twins beat Giants to open highly-anticipated KBO series

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- In a hyped-up game that featured multiple fielding errors and baserunning miscues, the top club in South Korean baseball this season emerged victorious over its rival Tuesday.The LG Twins defeated the Lotte Gian
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Veteran catcher experiences 'weird feelings' before 1st meeting vs. ex-team

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Try as he might, Lotte Giants catcher Yoo Kang-nam couldn't help some "weird" sensations that he was feeling Tuesday morning.Yoo was gearing up for his first meeting against his former team in th
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Skipper for popular KBO club appreciative of 'electric' fan support on the road

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- While enjoying a better-than-expected start to the 2023 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season, the Lotte Giants have also been enjoying success at the ticket office -- and not just at their home in Busan, eit
Football

Tottenham star Son Heung-min returns home after up-and-down Premier League season

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korean football icon Son Heung-min came home Tuesday after completing a tumultuous Premier League season with Tottenham Hotspur, a campaign that featured a serious injury, multiple coaching changes and a s
Baseball

Manager for KBO's best team picks unlikely ace as MVP for May

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Powered by top-notch performances from an unlikely ace and a slugging catcher, the LG Twins have surged to the top of the standings in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).And their manager Youm Kyoung-youb is
Football

S. Korea to face Wales in men's football friendly in Sept.

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will travel to Wales for a men's friendly football match in September, for their first appearance in Europe under new coach Jurgen Klinsmann.The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced Monday
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S. Korea coach looks to keep the beat going in U-20 World Cup knockout stage

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- With his team headed to the knockout phase of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, South Korea head coach Kim Eun-jung wants to see just how far the country can go.South Korea, as runners-up of Group F, will ta
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Knockouts-bound S. Korea play Gambia to goalless draw at FIFA U-20 World Cup

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- With their knockout berth already secured, South Korea have closed out their group stage at the FIFA U-20 World Cup with a goalless draw against Gambia.South Korea finished in second place in Group F with five p
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S. Korea clinch knockout berth at U-20 World Cup

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea have clinched a spot in the knockout stage at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina even before playing their final group stage match.Japan's 2-1 loss to Israel in Group C in Mendoza, western Arge