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Lee Chung-yong of Ulsan Hyundai FC. [ILGAN SPORTS]

Veteran Lee Chung-yong sees big things in Ulsan's future

After a successful 2020 season, Lee Chung-yong of Ulsan Hyundai FC hopes that 2021 year will be a better season for him and for the club.

2021.1.7

KT Wiz starter So Hyeong-jun throws a pitch during a game against the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in southern Seoul on Aug. 16. [NEWS1]

Meet the Rookie of the Year that's never heard a crowd roar

KBO's 2020 Rookie of the Year So Hyeong-jun had the best start to his pro career, but he missed one thing: Being able to play in front of a sellout crowd as tickets remained limited due to the coronavirus pandemic this year.

2020.12.2

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The KT Wiz's Mel Rojas Jr. rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during a playoff game against the Doosan Bears at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul on Nov. 10. [YONHAP]

KT Wiz's Mel Rojas Jr. named 2020 KBO MVP

During the KBO's 2020 awards ceremony on Monday, KT Wiz's Mel Rojas Jr. topped four batting categories and was named MVP. Along with Rojas Jr., the Wiz players dominated this year's award ceremony.

2020.11.30

Lee Yong-kyu of the Hanwha Eagles [NEWS1]

Eagles end captain's contract after historically bad season

The Hanwha Eagles have decided not to extend captain Lee Yong-kyu's contract. The Eagles made the radical decision to part ways with veteran Lee as he didn’t fit into the bottom-ranked team’s future.

2020.11.5

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors celebrates their fourth straight K League title after defeating Daegu FC 2-0 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju on Sunday. [YONHAP]

Jeonbuk wins K League title for 4th straight year

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors continues to make history. By defeating Daegu FC 2-0 in their last match of the 2020 K League season at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonbuk won the league title for the fourth consecutive season.

2020.11.1

Kim You-bin watches her shot during the first round of the SK Networks Seokyung Ladies Classic at Pinx Golf Club in Jeju on Thursday.

Kim You-bin takes the lead in first round of Seokyung Classic

Jeju's notoriously strong fall winds held off for the first round of the SK Networks Seokyung Ladies Classic, with just a stiff breeze sweeping across the course as Kim You-bin took a one shot lead on Thursday.

2020.10.29

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors players, in green, celebrate after Mo Barrow scored the opener during a match against Ulsan Hyundai FC at Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan on Sunday. [NEWS1]

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are one game from K League title

His club may be on the verge of a historic championship, but Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head coach Jose Morais wants his players to remain cool, calm and collected for their final K League 1 match of the season.

2020.10.26

Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays, left, and Kim Kwang-hyun of the St. Louis Cardinals will both start in Wild Card Series games on Wednesday. [AP/YONHAP]

Ryu and Kim set for Chuseok starts as Wild Card Series begins

With the MLB’s shortened 60-game season now completed, three of the four Korean major leaguers are expected to appear in the postseason this year.

2020.9.29

Tigers pitcher's son recovering from accident

Kia Tigers' pitcher Aaron Brooks took to social media to thank his fans and fellow players in the KBO for their support for his son, who is recovering from injuries sustained in a recent auto accident.

2020.9.27

Choo Shin-soo of the Texas Rangers, left, slides to home plate during a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 7. [GETTY IMAGES/YONHAP]

Rangers place Choo on IL after run-scoring wrist injury

Choo Shin-soo of the Texas Rangers was hoping for another strong season, but things are not working out in his favor. The Rangers announced on Wednesday that Choo will be added to the Rangers’ injured list (IL) after spraining his wrist.

2020.9.10