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(WBC) S. Korea runs 1st practice in Japan

By Yoo Jee-hoOSAKA, Japan, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea held its first practice in Japan on Sunday ahead of the World Baseball Classic (WBC), four days before its crucial first game of the competition.Saturday was a travel day for South Korea, man
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(WBC) In possible int'l swan song, S. Korea captain looking to take team to great heights

By Yoo Jee-hoINCHEON, March 4 (Yonhap) -- Among South Korean position players competing at this month's World Baseball Classic (WBC), no one boasts quite the resume that outfielder Kim Hyun-soo does.Kim has represented the country nine times inte
Football

New men's football coach Klinsmann due in S. Korea Wednesday

SEOUL, March 4 (Yonhap) -- Jurgen Klinsmann, new head coach of the South Korean men's national football team, will arrive here Wednesday.The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced Saturday that Klinsmann, the German football legend appointed
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(WBC) S. Korean team travels to Japan for WBC prep

By Yoo Jee-hoINCHEON, March 4 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean national team traveled to Japan on Saturday for the World Baseball Classic (WBC), embarking on a journey toward redemption after disappointments at previous events.Managed by Lee Kang-chul, S
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Speed skater Kim Min-sun falls just shy of 1st world medal

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean speed skater Kim Min-sun has finished fourth in her main event at the world championships, coming up achingly short of her first career medal at the competition.Kim ended in fourth place in the wom
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S. Korean teen snowboarder Lee Chae-un wins world title in halfpipe

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean teen snowboarding phenom Lee Chae-un captured a historic world title Friday in Georgia.Lee scored 93.50 points for the men's halfpipe title at the International Ski Federation Freestyle Ski and
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Likely Game 1 starter for WBC

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- If indeed he will start the first game of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) for South Korea next week, sidearm pitcher Ko Young-pyo had himself a rock solid tuneup Friday.The right-hander worked three hitless in
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S. Korean pitching plan set for WBC opener vs. Australia: manager

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea manager Lee Kang-chul said Friday he has settled on his pitchers for the ever-important opening game of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) against Australia next week.Lee saw all 15 of his pitchers ei
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S. Korea prevails in final scrimmage at home before WBC

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea won its final scrimmage at home Friday before the start of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) next week, with a few pitchers displaying concerning command issues.Managed by Lee Kang-chul, the national
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Padres infielder Kim Ha-seong trying to be good teammate at WBC

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- Whether it's encouraging his pitchers or trying to help a fellow big leaguer navigate his way around Seoul for the first time, South Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong is trying to be a good teammate for the upc
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(LEAD) In lieu of game action, big leaguers Kim, Edman take live batting practice in WBC prep

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead, photos; UPDATES throughout with practice results, comments)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's only two major leaguers for the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC) took live batting practice Frida
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In lieu of game action, big leaguers Kim, Edman to take live batting practice in WBC prep

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's only two major leaguers for the upcoming World Baseball Classic (WBC) will take live batting practice Friday afternoon in Seoul, having been ruled out of an informal scrimmage scheduled for la
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Gold Glove finalist 'comfortable' next to Gold Glove winner for S. Korean WBC team

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will have a dream middle infield at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) starting next week, with two of the top defenders in Major League Baseball (MLB) patrolling on either side of the second base bag
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With a little help from teammates, half-Korean big leaguer Edman fitting into S. Korean nat'l team

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- It has been a whirlwind of a week for St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman. After starting the week in Florida for spring training with his major league club, the half-Korean star found himself in Seoul on
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S. Korea holds 1st full squad workout ahead of World Baseball Classic

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- A week before its first game at the World Baseball Classic (WBC), South Korea held its first workout with the entire team on hand in Seoul on Thursday.Managed by Lee Kang-chul, South Korea had a two-week camp i
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In-form speed skater Kim Min-sun goes for 1st world title

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, March 2 (Yonhap) -- Having put on a dominant showing throughout the season, South Korean speed skater Kim Min-sun will try to put the icing on the cake with her first world title this week in the Netherlands.Kim will compete in th
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S. Korean outfielder Lee Jung-hoo pleased with new swing

INCHEON, March 1 (Yonhap) -- In an attempt to ensure better timing against big league fastball, South Korean star outfielder Lee Jung-hoo, a potential future major leaguer, has been working on a new swing this spring.The process started before spring
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S. Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong hoping for knockout meeting vs. Padres teammates at WBC

INCHEON, March 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean infielder Kim Ha-seong will be one of 10 members of the San Diego Padres competing at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) this month. He is hoping he can meet a few of them in the final.Kim arrived home Wednesda
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S. Korean baseball team completes winding journey home from WBC camp in U.S.

INCHEON, March 1 (Yonhap) -- After a 12-hour delay caused by aircraft defects, key members of the South Korean baseball team finally made their way back home Wednesday evening from their U.S. training camp for the World Baseball Classic (WBC).Managed
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Half-Korean big leaguer Tommy Edman eager to showcase versatility in WBC debut

By Yoo Jee-hoINCHEON, March 1 (Yonhap) -- St. Louis Cardinals star Tommy Edman will make his World Baseball Classic (WBC) debut next week for South Korea, the country of his mother's birth, an opportunity he calls "a huge blessing and honor