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Seo Chang-wan, Seong Seung-min win gold at pentathlon world championships ahead of Asian Games

Seo Chang-wan and Seong Seung-min scored a combined 1,096 points across fencing, swimming and the laser run at the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships.

2026.8.26

Sexual service allegations against Korea Football Association draw criticism from Japan

Various outlets responded to the JTBC report, with one saying that any such service provided to foreign referees "undermines the fairness and ethics of sports."

2026.8.7

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Complaints filed against K League execs for business-class flights, Cancun stay during World Cup

Civic groups filed criminal complaints against nine K League club executives for using public funds for business-class flights and a two-night Cancun stay during a World Cup-related trip.

2026.8.4

Ex-football czar, Hong Myung-bo apologize for World Cup debacle in parliamentary hearing

Chung Mong-gyu and the ex-national team manager appeared before the sports committee, which is probing operations at the Korea Football Association.

2026.7.30

FIFA chief lashes out at critics 'consumed by hate' in response to World Cup complaints

Hailing the scale of the event, Gianni Infantino pushed back against criticism while appearing to defend a ban suspension for a U.S. player after urging from U.S. President Donald Trump.

2026.7.28

KFA's electoral college to balloon from 300 voters to more than 10,000

A reform committee led by Park Ji-sung agreed to greatly expand the Korea Football Association’s presidential electoral college to reflect calls for broader representation and transparency.

2026.7.28

Son Heung-min, right, reacts after a defeat against South Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico on June 24.

Korea must reduce reliance on Son Heung-min and rebuild the team, FIFA says in post-World Cup review

The international footballing body said younger talent need to take the lead for the Taeguk Warriors if the side hopes for a better showing in 2030.

2026.7.26

Former Korea team manager Hong Myung-bo returns ahead of hearing

The former gaffer of Korea's men's team came back to Korea in advance of a parliamentary hearing scheduled for July 30 in which lawmakers will examine his appointment and the team’s World Cup failure.

2026.7.22

In FIFA's photo of Spain celebrating World Cup win, it's exit stage left for Trump

After spending the preceding minutes front and center handing out medals, the U.S. president was nowhere to be seen in the federation's celebratory post.

2026.7.21

Korea drop out of top 30 in FIFA rankings

Korea fell seven spots to No. 32 after remaining within the top 30 since reaching No. 29 in February 2022.