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Taekwondo artists take aim at Guinness record [PHOTOS]

More than 8,000 taekwondo martial artists hope they have rewritten the Guinness World Records with their performance in front of the National Assembly on April 21.

Other Sports | 2018-04-22 17:26

Korean women exit Asian Cup but still in running for global glory

South Korea exited the 2018 Women's Asian Cup on Friday despite defeating Vietnam 4-0 and not losing any of its three games. There was plenty of disappointment but there is still time to leave the Middle East with a smile.

Football | 2018-04-15 19:05

Korean soccer player accused of sex assault allowed to leave Guam

Kim was indicted on three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and four counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Football | 2018-04-11 10:09

US basketball player survives height limit

Charles Rhodes, an American player in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), heaved a sigh of relief Friday after he realized that he is short enough to continue his career here. The center of the Jeonju KCC had a big smile on his face and briefly knelt on the floor to give thanks to God after a new physical exam showed that he is 199.2cm, a permissible height to play next seaso...

Other Sports | 2018-04-07 15:50

Too tall to play basketball

Baseball game cancelled due to fine dust

A Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) League game has been canceled due to heavy fine dust, Friday, for the first time in Korean baseball history. The KBO said it decided to cancel the game between the Doosan Bears and the NC Dinos at Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Stadium on Friday afternoon at 5:35 p.m. This is the first time the KBO has canceled a regular season game due to fine du...

Baseball | 2018-04-06 18:47

Taekwondo to heal Syrian refugees

Taekwondo is a Korean-inspired martial art and is also widely known throughout the world as an Olympic sport. Taekwondo is not only featured in the Olympics, but has contributed to the world as taekwondo instructors have taught the sport to children at refugee camps around the world for years.

Other Sports | 2018-04-05 17:51

Super rookie poised to fill Lion King's void

Kang Baek-ho, 18, provides a breath of fresh air for the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) League after the legendary Lee Seung-yuop bade a tearful goodbye to baseball fans in October after the 2017 regular season.

Baseball | 2018-04-05 15:38

World-class female golfers to compete in Jeju Island

The Lotte Rent-a-Car Women’s Open will take place over four days starting today at the par-72 Lotte Skyhill Jeju Country Club. More than 120 women golfers will compete in the event offering 600 million won (roughly $533,000) in total prize money.

Golf | 2018-04-04 18:44

Too tall to play basketball

David Simon will no longer be able to continue his basketball career in Korea for a reason he never even thought of: he is too tall for the sport here. According to the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Tuesday, the Anyang KGC center will not be allowed to play next season after directors decided last month to limit foreign players' height to two meters (6.56 feet).

Other Sports | 2018-04-03 16:20

US basketball player survives height limit

Park In-bee, Lindberg tied as ANA Inspiration playoff suspended

Korean golfer Park In-bee will play an extra playoff hole Monday in a bid to be crowned at the LPGA Tour’s ANA Inspiration tournament. At the first LPGA major tournament of the season, the 29-year-old Korean made it to the sudden death playoff hole as she was tied for first with Pernilla Lindberg and Jennifer Song after carding a total 15-under 273.

Golf | 2018-04-02 17:02

Missile attack on Syria