Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea's WBC ends at hands of dominant Dominican Republic after turbulent ride to Miami

Korea’s World Baseball Classic hopes came crashing down in spectacular fashion in Miami on Friday night with a 10-0 demolition by the Dominican Republic after fighting tooth and nail to hop on a plane to Miami.

2026-03-14

Korea's WBC breakout stars chase international baseball glory, MLB dreams in Miami

The Korean baseball team landed in Miami late Wednesday night for the knockout stage of the World Baseball Classic, ready to take the field of dreams — dreams of international glory, of course, but also dreams of a call from an MLB club.

2026-03-12

Korean player wants to leave on jet plane for Miami

Baseball players have a particular affinity for group celebrations. They like to come up with some type of gesture to make toward their dugout after getting a hit or, better yet, hitting a home run.

2026-03-05

LAFC's Son picks up assist in 3-0 win over Messi's Inter Miami

Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-min registered an assist in a 3-0 win over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on Saturday, kicking off the 2026 MLS season with a strong performance.

2026-02-22

Son, Messi to face off in opener of 2026 MLS season

Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-min will face Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi in the opening match of the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, setting up a showdown between the league's stars.

2025-11-23

Messi named in MLS Best XI as Son Heung-min left out of team list

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Denis Bouanga of Los Angeles FC were named in the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) Best XI, the league announced Wednesday. Son Heung-min, who joined LAFC mid-season, did not make the list.

2025-11-06

Renowned Design Miami 'naturally' brings first Asia fair to Seoul

For the first time in its 20-year history, the world-renowned design fair Design Miami has landed in Asia — and it chose Seoul, a decision born out of the rise in Korea's global esteem, which made it the "natural" choice, organizers said.

2025-09-01

Korean heritage is reimagined at Design Miami's exhibit at DDP

The quiet but assured rise of K-craft on the global stage will be on full display at home in September, showcasing the evolution of traditional craftsmanship to modern utility and design.

2025-08-26

PSG, Bayern thrash way to potential Korean derby in Club World Cup quarterfinals

Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich both routed their respective opponents in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, setting the stage for a potential Korean derby between the French side's Lee Kang-in and the German club's Kim Min-jae.

2025-06-30

Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo reaches base three times in 8-5 loss to Marlins

San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo reached base three times with two walks and a hit-by-pitch in an 8-5 loss to the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wednesday.

2025-06-26