Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

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.

2025-12-07

Battle for promotion to begin this week among 2nd division football clubs

The annual battle among second division football clubs for a chance to reach the top competition will begin this week with a one-and-done playoff match.

2025-11-26

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

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

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

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

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.

2025-04-29

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.

2025-04-16

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.

2025-04-15

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.

2025-04-07