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'Kung Fu Soccer' draws backlash over mocking caricature of Korean women's football team

Stephen Chow’s new comedy is facing criticism for depicting Korean footballers as underhanded and devious, even as the film scores a blockbuster run in China.

2026.7.20

The Korean women's football team in action at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia on March 2. [YONHAP]

FIFA launches women's health, performance project to address the needs of female athletes

FIFA launched a women's health and performance project on Monday to fill the void of information and research into the specific needs of female athletes as women's football continues to grow.

2026.6.2

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Korea women’s national team head coach Shin Sang-woo gives instructions during a match against China in the women’s competition at the 2025 EAFF E-1 Championship at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Gyeonggi on July 9, 2025. [YONHAP]

Taeguk Ladies look to set the tone with Asian Cup opener against Iran

Korea begins its 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign Monday against Iran in Group A play on Australia’s Gold Coast, with manager Shin Sang-woo hoping that efforts in training pay off with a good result.

2026.3.2

England's Lucy Bronze scores the 2-1 goal during UEFA Women's Euro 2025 quarterfinals soccer match between Sweden and England, in Zurich, Switzerland on July 17. [EPA/YONHAP]

Racism has increased in women's football as the game has grown, British player says

England defender Lucy Bronze said the growth of women's football had led to an increase in racist abuse toward players as the game draws more and more fans and the spotlight is amplified.

2025.7.21

Korea's Lim Seon-joo, center, duels for the ball with Canada's Olivia Smith during an international friendly at the Pinatar Arena Football Center in Spain on Tuesday. [AP/YONHAP]

As political unrest intensifies at home, Korean footballers play on in Spain

The friendly kicked off at 2 a.m. Wednesday morning Korea time, three hours after Yoon declared martial law and one hour after lawmakers voted to overturn it. It is highly likely the players stepped onto the pitch aware of what was happening in Seoul

2024.12.4

From left, Birmingham City's Cho So-hyun, Lee Geum-min and Choe Yu-ri speak with moderator Lee Gun at the Korean Cultural Centre UK in London on Sunday. [KOREAN CULTURAL CENTRE UK]

Korean stars Cho, Lee and Choe discuss football, fun and finding a home in Birmingham

Korean footballers Cho So-hyun, Lee Geum-min and Choe Yu-ri met with fans in London this week to discuss life in the UK, the future of Korean football and the importance of having fun.

2024.11.13

Korea's Ji So-yun, left, competes for the ball with Yao Wei of China during a AFC Women's Olympic Asian Qualifying Group B match at Xiamen Egret Stadium in Xiamen, China on Wednesday. [XINHUA/YONHAP]

Korea crash out of Olympic qualifiers after 1-1 draw with China

The South Korean women’s football team suffered a late equalizer to draw 1-1 with China on Wednesday, crashing out of the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifiers and failing to reach an eighth consecutive Games.

2023.11.2

Son Hwa-yeon celebrates after scoring a goal against the Philippines at WZ Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China on Monday. [YONHAP]

Son Hwa-yeon gets a hat-trick as Korea beat Philippines 5-1

The Korean women’s football team came from behind to beat the Philippines 5-1 at the Asian Games on Monday to cement their lead at the top of Group E.

2023.9.25

Korea's Jeon Eun-ha, right, celebrates after scoring a goal during a Group E match at the Hangzhou Asian Games against Myanmar at Wenzhou Sports Centre Stadium in Wenzhou, China on Friday. [YONHAP]

Taeguk Ladies begin Asian Games with convincing 3-0 win over Myanmar

The Korean women's football team began their quest for their first-ever gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games with a 3-0 victory over Myanmar.

2023.9.22

Korean captain Kim Hye-ri reacts during an Arnold Clark Cup game against Belgium at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, England on Sunday. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Colin Bell calls up Taeguk Ladies for Zambia friendlies

Head coach Colin Bell has called up the full-strength Taeguk Ladies squad to face Zambia in two friendlies next month.

2023.3.27