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Jeju SK beat Suwon Samsung to secure return to top football league for 2026

Jeju SK ensured their return to the Korean football league for next year on Sunday after their second straight win in a key playoff series.

2025.12.7

Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-min reacts during a Western Conference playoff match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in Vancouver, Canada, on Nov. 22. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Son Heung-min scores a double but misses a penalty for a loss against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Son Heung-min scored a double against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference semifinals of the MLS Cup playoffs on Saturday, though he missed a shot in the penalty shootout in his side's 4-3 loss on penalties after a 2-2 draw.

2025.11.23

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The World Cup trophy is lifted up during the closing ceremony before the match between Argentina and France on Dec. 18, 2022. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korea expected to make Pot 2 for World Cup draw after holding on to FIFA ranking

Korea retained its position at No. 22 in the FIFA world rankings announced Thursday, effectively securing a spot in Pot 2 for the 2026 World Cup group draw — a first for the country.

2025.11.20

Hanwha Eagles pitcher Moon Dong-ju celebrates during Game 3 of the KBO playoffs against the Samsung Lions at Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on Oct. 21. [NEWS1]

KBO's next generation steps up in this year's playoffs, offers glimpse of national team's future

Young talent is taking center stage in the 2025 KBO playoffs, offering a glimpse of what may lie ahead for the Korean national baseball team.

2025.10.26

Hanwha Eagles captain Chae Eun-seong cheers after hitting a go-ahead double with two outs and runners on second and third in the bottom of the sixth inning during Game 1 of the second round of the 2025 KBO playoffs against the Samsung Lions at Daejeon Hanwha Life Ballpark in Daejeon on Oct. 18. [NEWS1]

Eagles outlast Lions to open KBO postseason series

The postseason series between the Hanwha Eagles and the Samsung Lions turned into a slugfest with a 9-8 win for the Daejeon club on Saturday.

2025.10.19

Changwon LG Sakers center Assem Marei, center, vies for the ball during a KBL playoff match against Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus at Dongchun Gymnasium in Ulsan on April 28. [KBL]

Sakers beat Phoebus 76-74 to seal Championship berth

The Changwon LG Sakers grabbed a 76-74 victory over Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus in Game 3 of the second round of the playoffs at Dongchun Gymnasium in Ulsan on Monday.

2025.4.29

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus celebrate after winning Game 2 of the first round of KBL playoffs against the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters at Ulsan Dongchun Gyanasium in Ulsan on April 15. [NEWS1]

Ulsan Phoebus storm to 2-0 in playoff series against Anyang Red Boosters

Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus thrashed the Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters 90-72 to take the best-of-five series to 2-0.

2025.4.16

Suwon KT Sonicboom point guard Heo Hoon, left, shoots during a KBL playoff game against the Daegu Kogas Pegasus at Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena in Suwon, Gyeonggi, on April 14. [YONHAP]

Sonicboom defeat Pegasus in Game 2 of first round of KBL playoffs

The Suwon KT Sonicboom defeated the Daegu Kogas Pegasus 75-71, tying their playoff series 1-1.

2025.4.15

Wonju DB Promy point guard Ethan Alvano shoots during a KBL game against the Seoul SK Knights at Wonju Gymnasium in Wonju, Gangwon, on March 16. [YONHAP]

Wonju DP Promy keep playoff hopes alive with 84-76 win over Busan KCC Egis

Wonju DB Promy beat Busan KCC Egis 84-76 at home on Sunday, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the final stretch of the 2024–25 KBL regular season.

2025.4.7

Asan Woori Bank Woori Won celebrate during a WKBL playoff against the KB Stars at Asan Yi Sunsin Gymnasium in Asan, South Chungcheong on March 10. [NEWS1]

Asan Woori Bank Woori Won mint WKBL Championship return with 53-45 victory over KB Stars

Asan Woori Bank Woori Won return to the WKBL Championship after beating the KB Stars 53-45.

2025.3.11