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S. Korea beat down Salah-less Egypt

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea beat an undermanned Egypt 4-1 on Tuesday in their final pre-World Cup friendly of the month, with striker Hwang Ui-jo leading the way with a goal and an assist.The much-anticipated showdown between
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Diver Woo Haram battling herniated disk in pursuit of 1st world championships medal

JINCHEON, South Korea, June 14 (Yonhap) -- Heading into his fifth world championships, South Korean diver Woo Haram feels he is due for a medal. The biggest obstacle, though, may not be his competition but his own health.Woo attended a national swimm
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Emerging swimmer Hwang Sun-woo looking to outdo himself at world championships

JINCHEON, South Korea, June 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo liked the view from the top of the podium at the short course world championships in December, so much so that he would love nothing more than to return to the same place -
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S. Korean golfer Im Sung-jae sees patience as virtue at U.S. Open

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- Though he has never played at the course that will host the U.S. Open this week, South Korean golfer Im Sung-jae knows the typically punishing setup for the American national championship all too well, highligh
Baseball

KBO-leading Landers nearing key win mark

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- After weathering the storm last week, the SSG Landers are on the verge of beating everyone to a key win milestone for the season.After collecting three wins last week, the Landers improved to 39-20-3 (wins-loss
Baseball

Pirates' Park Hoy-jun recalled from minors for 2nd time

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled their South Korean utility player Park Hoy-jun from the minors for the second time this season.The Pirates brought Park up from Triple-A Indianapolis before taking on the St
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Egypt coach hopes friendly vs. S. Korea will strengthen bilateral ties

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- For Egypt head coach Ehab Galal, the upcoming football friendly match against South Korea will be more than just a game. It will be an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen their relations."I th
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S. Korea coach to keep focus on own team vs. Salah-less Egypt

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's final friendly match of June will come against an undermanned Egypt team on Tuesday, with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah being the most notable absence, and perhaps the game will not be the kind
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Veteran defender seeking better collective effort vs. Egypt

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- In response to criticism against South Korea's subpar defense in the recent series of friendly matches, veteran center back Kim Young-gwon said Monday the team's defenders are focusing on cleaning up th
Baseball

Injured Blue Jays' pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin 'a ways away' from returning: manager

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The Toronto Blue Jays lost their South Korean starter Ryu Hyun-jin to arm problems following his outing on June 1. Nearly two weeks later, they still have no idea when he will be back.Following the Blue Jays
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Rays' Choi Ji-man extends hitting streak to 11 games

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The Tampa Bay Rays' South Korean first baseman Choi Ji-man has extended his career-high hitting streak to 11 games.Choi went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a walk in a 6-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Targe
Baseball

Backup infielder making most of rare opportunity in KBO

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- After taking a circuitous route to the top South Korean professional baseball league, LG Twins' infielder Son Ho-young is trying to stake his claim as an everyday second baseman, not with his signature glov
Football

Budding midfielder trying to be sponge around nat'l team veterans

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- As one of the youngest players on the current South Korean men's national football team at 23, midfielder Um Won-sang understands his role perfectly.He is not likely to start ahead of more established veter
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After 2 missed calls, veteran defender eager for World Cup debut

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Over his international career that started in 2013, South Korean left back Kim Jin-su has accumulated 56 caps. None of that has come in World Cup matches, though, and Kim would like to change that this year.Kim
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S. Korea looking to right defensive ship vs. Salah-less Egypt

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- After three decidedly mixed results, South Korea's international match window for June will close on Tuesday against Egypt missing their biggest star.The kickoff between 29th-ranked South Korea and No. 32 E
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Salah to miss showdown vs. Son in Seoul friendly next week

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- A highly anticipated showdown between Son Heung-min and Mohamed Salah, the Premier League's joint top goal scorers, will not materialize in Seoul after all.The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced Sat
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S. Korea coach calls for 'simple' decision-making after draw vs. Paraguay

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- After yet another mistake-filled match by South Korea, head coach Paulo Bento on Friday called for a simpler approach from his players.Some blatant defensive breakdowns directly led to both goals by Paraguay in
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(LEAD) S. Korea play Paraguay to draw in World Cup tuneup

(ATTN: ADDS 2nd photo, comments in paras 5-6, 16-17)By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Midfielder Jeong Woo-yeong scored a last-minute equalizer as South Korea managed a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in their latest pre-World Cup friendly match at home
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S. Korean transition defense exposed vs. Paraguay

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- When a team scores some dramatic goals in football, it can conveniently cover up some pressing issues at the other end.Such was the case in South Korea's 2-2 draw against Paraguay in their pre-World Cup tun
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S. Korea play Paraguay to draw in World Cup tuneup

By Yoo Jee-hoSEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- Midfielder Jeong Woo-yeong scored a last-minute equalizer as South Korea managed a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in their latest pre-World Cup friendly match at home Friday.Captain Son Heung-min scored his second free