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Mon, August 15, 2022 | 18:37

S. Korea finishes 6th in men's relay at swimming worlds in new nat'l record

Led by teen swimming star Hwang Sun-woo, South Korea achieved its best-ever relay performance at a swimming world championships. Hwang, the 200m freestyle silver medalist, joined Kim Woo-min, Lee Yoo-yeon and Lee Ho-joon for the sixth-place finish in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay at the FINA World Championships at the Duna Arena in Budapest, Thursday (local time). They set...

Sports | 2022-06-24 09:25

Hwang Sun-woo sends Korea to relay final at swimming worlds for 1st time

Teen swimming sensation Hwang Sun-woo sent South Korea to the final of a relay event at the world championships for the first time, Thursday. Hwang teamed up with Lee Yoo-yeon, Kim Woo-min and Lee Ho-joon for the new national record of 7:08.49 in the heats for the men's 4x200m freestyle relay at the FINA World Championships at Duna Arena in Budapest. The quartet ranked second...

Sports | 2022-06-23 20:43

NBA draft hopeful Lee Hyun-jung likely out for months with foot injury

South Korean basketball player Lee Hyun-jung will likely miss months of action due to a foot injury sustained while preparing for the National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, his management firm said Thursday. A2G said Lee, who's trying to become just the second South Korean player in the NBA, sustained injuries to the top of his left foot and ligament in that area during...

Sports | 2022-06-23 20:16

Midfielder Hwang In-beom becomes hot commodity as FIFA extends Russian club contract rules

In light of a recent decision by FIFA to prolong rules to accommodate foreign players based in Russia, Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom is once again poised to become a coveted figure in the open market.

Sports | 2022-06-23 15:48

Bayern Munich sign Mane from Liverpool until 2025

Bayern Munich on Wednesday completed the much-anticipated signing of Senegal forward Sadio Mane from Liverpool on a three-year contact, the German champions said. Bayern, who won a record-extending 10th straight league title last season, have reportedly agreed on a transfer worth about 40 million euros ($42.10 million), including add-ons, for the 30-year-old, who had a year l...

Sports | 2022-06-22 21:09

Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo misses out on 2nd chance at worlds

Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo came up short in his second attempt to reach a final, in the men's 100m freestyle, at the world swimming championships in Hungary, unable to capitalize on an opportunity for a second medal following the unexpected withdrawal of a heavy favorite.

Sports | 2022-06-22 10:00

Volleyball icon Kim Yeon-koung reunites with Korean club

Korean volleyball legend Kim Yeon-koung is coming home again. Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders of the Women's V-League announced Tuesday that Kim had agreed to a one-year deal worth up to 700 million won ($542,660). The 34-year-old will earn 450 million won in guaranteed salary and can collect up to 250 million won more in incentives.

Sports | 2022-06-21 14:41

Korean coaches take Indonesia, Malaysia back to El Dorado

Last Tuesday was a good one for South Korean soccer - and not just because the national team signed off June's preparations for the World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Egypt in Seoul. Indonesia and Malaysia qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup for the first time in some time and both have South Korean coaches to thank for the success.

Sports | 2022-06-21 13:21

Teen swimmer reaches next level in burgeoning career with world championships silver

For a few months now, Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo, still just 19, has been carrying the weight of a nation thirsty for a new star in the pool. And with aplomb and poise rare for athletes his age, Hwang has delivered.

Sports | 2022-06-21 10:01

Korea to enter bidding for 2023 Asian Cup football tournament

South Korea will enter the race to host Asia's top international football tournament next year, the sport's national governing body announced Monday.

Sports | 2022-06-20 21:11

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