Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Lee Jung-hoo comes in clutch with big hit, key catch to send Korea to WBC quarterfinals

Before Korea played a win-or-go-home game against Australia at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Monday, team captain Lee Jung-hoo gathered his teammates in a huddle for a pregame speech.

2026-03-10

National team captain Lee Jung-hoo aims to play the maximum 7 games in World Baseball Classic

With his second career World Baseball Classic (WBC) just around the corner, Lee Jung-hoo, the outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, said he wants to play the maximum seven games at the tournament.

2026-03-02

Short track speed skating legend Choi Min-jeong announces end of her Olympic career

Less than 24 hours after short track speed skating legend Choi Min-jeong announced the end of her Olympic career, her appreciative teammates congratulated the outgoing captain on a memorable run in Korean sports history.

2026-02-22

Captain of grounded ferry never manned bridge in perilous channel, says Coast Guard

The captain of the passenger ferry Queen Jenuvia II is under investigation for gross negligence after the vessel ran aground. The route deviation alert system was also turned off, raising concerns about the Mokpo Vessel Traffic Service's oversight.

2025-11-25

Army captain's suicide note said to complain of workplace bullying

Police said Wednesday they plan to launch an investigation into the apparent suicide of an Army captain in the southeastern city of Daegu earlier this week, after he was found to have left a suicide note complaining of workplace bullying and abuse.

2025-09-03

End of the 'Captain Son' era? Korea's head coach hints at change of guard.

Will the “Captain Son Heung-min era,” which has lasted seven years, come to an end?

2025-08-26

Fire captain under investigation for hoarding 80 Psy concert tickets

A fire captain is under police investigation after allegedly receiving 80 tickets to a Psy concert from an event organizer, said police.

2025-08-21

Captain America cosplayer who attempted to storm Chinese embassy gets 18 months in jail

The Korean Captain America cosplayer who attempted to break into the Chinese Embassy and a police station in February was sentenced to prison.

2025-05-28

Prosecutors seek 3 years for Captain America cosplayer for storming Chinese Embassy

Prosecutors requested a three-year prison sentence for a supporter of former President Yoon Suk Yeol who attempted to break into the Chinese Embassy in Korea while dressed as the Marvel character Captain America.

2025-04-25

Korean Air fires two pilots after debate turns into brawl over Yoon impeachment

Korean Air dismissed two pilots after they got into a physical altercation during a layover in Australia. The dispute reportedly stemmed from differing views on former President Yoon Suk Yeol and the issue of his impeachment.

2025-04-08