Since he took over the Korean men’s national football team in late February, head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has never missed an opportunity to state his goal of winning the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup next year in Qatar. The German-born coach was at it again on Thursday, as he discussed the importance of Korea’s […]
President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the opening ceremony of the 104th National Sports Festival in the southwestern city of Mokpo on Friday, saying he will strive to develop the sports industry and enhance the welfare of athletes. Yoon was joined by first lady Kim Keon Hee at the ceremony held at Mokpo Stadium in the […]
Midfielder Lee Kang-in grabbed a brace for his first two senior international goals, as Korea defeated Tunisia 4-0 in their friendly match in Seoul on Friday. Lee, a skilled playmaker for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), netted twice in a span of under three minutes in the second half at Seoul World Cup Stadium, whipping the crowd […]
The U.S.-born half-Korean tennis player Jessica Pegula captured her second WTA title of the season in Seoul on Sunday.Pegula, world No. 4, defeated Yuan Yue of China in 6-2, 6-3, in the final of the Hana Bank Korea Open at Olympic Park Tennis Center for her fourth career WTA singles title.The top-seeded Pegula dropped just […]