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Dominican Republic

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Korea extends winning streak at FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship

Korea defeated the Dominican Republic 3-1 in its fourth Pool D match. If it finishes first within the pool, it will meet the fourth-place team from Pool B in the Round of 16.

2026.8.11

New Bears infielder Severino vows to bring more than good vibes to team

Besides the switch hitter's strength as a cheerful person, the Bears see him as their primary first baseman, though he should also be able to spell An Jae-seok at the hot corner.

2026.7.8

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Korea's Ryu Hyun-jin pitches during a 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against the Dominican Republic at LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13. [NEWS1]

Veteran Ryu Hyun-jin announces retirement from national baseball team after WBC quarterfinal loss

Veteran pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin, 38, announced his retirement from national duty after Korea suffered a crushing 10-0 loss to the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinals on Friday.

2026.3.15

The Korean team bows to fans after a 10-0 loss to the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic in Miami on March 13.

Korea crashes out of WBC as Dominican Republic dominates in mercy rule win — as it happened

Korea are looking for a major upset against the Dominican Republic in the first quarterfinal of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, a matchup that the baseball world widely considers a David vs. Goliath clash. Stay with us here for live updates.

2026.3.13

Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin trains for the quarterfinal game against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park in Miami on March 12. [YONHAP]

Ex-MLB All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin to start vs. Dominican Republic in quarterfinals

Korea will start former major league All-Star Ryu Hyun-jin against the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Friday.

2026.3.13

South Korea manager Ryu Ji-hyun watches his players during practice at loanDepot park in Miami on March 12 the eve of South Korea's quarterfinal game against the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic. [YONHAP]

Korea manager calls on pitchers to minimize mistakes vs. powerful Dominican lineup

With Korea about to take on the top home run-hitting nation of the ongoing World Baseball Classic in the quarterfinals, manager Ryu Ji-hyun on Thursday emphasized the need to minimize mistakes on the mound.

2026.3.13

Dominican Republic players celebrate their 7-5 win over Venezuela to clinch the top seed in Pool D at the World Baseball Classic at LoanDepot Park in Miami on March 11. [AFP/YONHAP]

Korea set to take on dominant Dominican Republic in WBC quarterfinals

Korea will face the mighty Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, hoping to overcome the Caribbean powerhouse packed with MLB firepower.

2026.3.12

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto throws the ball during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Philadelphia Phillies in New York on Aug. 27, 2025. [AP/YONHAP]

On road to WBC glory, Korea may be on collision course with MLB-stacked powerhouses

Korea is looking to shake the ghosts of its 2009 World Baseball Classic runner-up finish starting with its opener on Thursday, but the road to the title may pit the side against the Dominican Republic or Venezuela, two teams packed with MLB talent.

2026.3.4

Colonel Valdez speaks to reporters at the National Institute of Forensic Pathology in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on April 9, while holding photos of people who remain missing after a roof collapsed at the Jet Set nightclub during a merengue concert. [AP/YONHAP]

Officials scramble to identify victims of Dominican club roof collapse that killed at least 124

Families still wait for news of their loved ones who were in the collapse at an iconic night club in the Dominican Republic that has killed at least 124.

2025.4.10

Police cordon off the area as rescue workers search for survivors at the Jet Set nightclub after its roof collapsed during a merengue concert in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on April 8. [AP/YONHAP]

Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic leaves more than 60 dead, 160 injured

The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving more than 60 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.

2025.4.9

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Dominican Republic

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