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Bullets are displayed at the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual convention in Houston, Texas, on May 29, 2022. This photo is unrelated to the story.

National team shooter under police investigation after allegedly keeping excessive ammo in car

The Korean trap shooter was removed from the national team after police found 818 shotgun shells in his car, more than double the allowed limit.

2026.7.29

Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the MLS match against Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium on July 25 in Los Angeles, California.

Most Korean elementary schoolers want to be athletes, government survey finds

Teacher, which had been the No. 1 dream job among elementary students in 2015, was taken over by athlete in 2020 and 2025, though it remained the top choice for middle and high schoolers.

2026.7.27

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Professional basketball player Heo Ung of Busan KCC Egis speaks at a press event in the KBL Center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 10. [NEWS1]

Busan KCC's Heo Ung denies defaming ex-girlfriend during first formal trial

Professional basketball player Heo Ung of the Busan KCC Egis, who was indicted on charges of defaming his ex-girlfriend, denied all allegations during his first formal trial on Wednesday.

2026.5.27

Players from Cameroon pose for a group photo after winning the Korea Africa Cup of Nations football tournament held in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on May 24. [NA SEON-JIN]

Football brings African continent together at Pyeongtaek tournament

The stadium lights suddenly went dark. Then, one by one, more than 1,300 phone flashlights flickered on across the stands at Poseung Sports Park in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on Sunday, illuminating the Korea Africa Cup of Nations football tournament.

2026.5.25

North Korean football players of Naegohyang Women's FC celebrate after scoring a goal in a 2-1 win over Suwon FC Women to advance to the final of the AFC Women's Champions League at Suwon Sports Complex in Suwon on May 20. [YONHAP]

North's women's football club chases top Asian title in South

A North Korean women's football club will chase its first title in the top Asian women's club tournament on South Korean soil over the weekend.

2026.5.21

Players from North Korean football club Naegohyang Women's FC celebrate after defeating Suwon FC Women 2-1 to advance to the final of the AFC Women's Champions League at Suwon Sports Complex in Suwon on May 20. [YONHAP]

North Korean media provides brief report on women's football team's AFC victory over South

North Korea's state media on Thursday briefly reported on its women's football club's advancement to the final of a top Asian club tournament, after beating 'rival' South Korea.

2026.5.21

Busan KCC Egis head coach Lee Sang-min clenches his fist in celebration during Game 1 of the 2025-26 LG Electronics KBL finals against the Goyang Sono Skygunners at Goyang Sono Arena, Goyang, Gyeonggi, on May 5. [NEWS1]

KCC coach Lee's unusual 'open communication' style the secret to team's KBL title run last season

KCC became one of the postseason’s biggest talking points for its unusually animated discussions during timeouts that often more resembled debates among equals than one-way instructions from the bench. It plans to keep the chatter going this season.

2026.5.20

Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring during a Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley in London on May 18. [AP/YONHAP]

Arsenal on verge of Premier League title after 1-0 win over Burnley

Arsenal closed in on its first Premier League title in 22 years by seeing out a tense 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday in its penultimate game of the campaign, thanks to Kai Havertz's first-half goal.

2026.5.19

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League title at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, Britain, on May 6, 2018. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly to leave team after decade in charge

Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade in charge, according to media reports, bringing to a close one of the most successful spells in Premier League history, with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca expected to replace him.

2026.5.19

Australia's Melbourne City FC's Rebekah Stott speaks during a news conference ahead of the AFC Women's Champions League semifinal football match against Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza in Suwon, Gyeonggi, on May 19. [AP/YONHAP]

Melbourne City FC ready to build on experience in pursuit of Asian women's championship title

On the verge of reaching their second straight final at the top Asian women's club football competition, Melbourne City FC will try to build on their experience from last year, their head coach Michael Matricciani said on Tuesday.

2026.5.19

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athlete

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National team shooter under police investigation after allegedly keeping excessive ammo in car

Most Korean elementary schoolers want to be athletes, government survey finds

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Busan KCC's Heo Ung denies defaming ex-girlfriend during first formal trial

Football brings African continent together at Pyeongtaek tournament

North's women's football club chases top Asian title in South

North Korean media provides brief report on women's football team's AFC victory over South

KCC coach Lee's unusual 'open communication' style the secret to team's KBL title run last season

Arsenal on verge of Premier League title after 1-0 win over Burnley

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly to leave team after decade in charge

Melbourne City FC ready to build on experience in pursuit of Asian women's championship title