KB News DeskHigh jumper Woo Sang-hyeok, swimmer Kim Seo-yeong named S. Korean flag bearers
FONTAINEBLEAU, France — South Korea announced Sunday high jumper Woo Sang-hyeok and swimmer Kim Seo-yeong will be its flag bearers at the opening ceremony for the Paris Summer Olympics. Lee…
Choo Shin-soo becomes oldest position player in KBO history
Former major league All-Star Choo Shin-soo became the oldest position player to appear in a game in the South Korean league Wednesday. At 42 years and 11 days old, Choo…
High-scoring forward Lee Seung-woo set to leave Suwon FC for Jeonbuk
The top Korean-born scorer in the K League 1 this season will soon switch clubs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors said Monday they are close to acquiring Suwon FC forward Lee Seung-woo.…
Drunken night out leads to Olympics for US ‘B-Girl’ Choi
A chance encounter during a drunken night out was the unlikely catalyst for breakdancer Sunny Choi’s journey to the Olympic Games. The 35-year-old American will showcase her skills before a…
State-run sports body investigating abuse allegations against Son Heung-min’s father at football academy
The state-run Korea Sports Ethics Center said Thursday it has launched an investigation into child abuse allegations against Son Woong-jung, a football coach and father of the Premier League star…
Ronaldo says he is playing his ‘last European Championship’
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed this year’s European Championship will be the last of his career. The Portugal superstar, who is 39, is playing at the Euros for a record sixth…
Surge in young female fans drives KBO League toward record-breaking attendances
KBO League is on the verge of surpassing 6 million attendees in the first half of the season for the first time in its history. As of July 2, a…
Andy Murray’s Wimbledon farewell tour begins with loss in doubles with his brother
There were tears from Andy Murray . Standing ovations from the Centre Court crowd. A video tribute replete with messages from Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams.…
Tactical style, leadership make Hong Myung-bo perfect fit as nat’l football team head coach: KFA
Hong Myung-bo, the newly named head coach of the Korean men’s national football team, is the ideal fit for the job given his tactical philosophy and leadership skills, the sport’s…
Jeonbuk held by Daejeon in latest bid to get out of K League cellar
A two-goal advantage evaporated in the second half, along with their hopes of getting out of the cellar, as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors settled for a 2-2 draw against Daejeon Hana…