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Son Heung-min of the Korean national football team speaks during an interview at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on May 26. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min prepares to 'put the team first' at what may be his final FIFA World Cup

SALT LAKE CITY — “This could be my last World Cup,” said Korea captain Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman near Salt Lake City, Utah, Tuesday.

2026.5.27

Lee Jung-hoo of Korea, center, celebrates after his team defeated Australia 7-2 in a Pool C game at the World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.3.10

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Korean outfielder Lee Jung-hoo takes part in practice at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, on March 1 in preparation for the World Baseball Classic. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.3.2

Korean short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong speaks at a press conference at the Korea House in Milan on Feb. 21. [YONHAP]

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.

2026.2.22

The passenger ferry Queen Jenuvia II is seen docked at a port in Mokpo, South Jeolla, on Nov. 20. [YONHAP]

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

This photo, provided by Daegu's Suseong Ward office, shows the scene where an Army officer was found dead in a park in the city, on Sept. 2. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.9.3

Hwang In-beom helps Son Heung-min put on the captain's band duirng a national team match against Kuwait at the World Cup Stadium in Mapo District, western Seoul on June 10. [NEWS1]

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?

2025.8.26

A Korean Air flight takes off at Incheon International Airport in Incheon on July 4, 2022. [YONHAP]

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.

2025.4.8

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard poses with the K League trophy during a media day event at Nuritkum Square in western Seoul on Oct. 16, 2024. [YONHAP]

FC Seoul's Lingard laser-focused on club's success this season

FC Seoul captain Jesse Lingard is laser-focused on success this season, pushing aside other off-pitch ambitions to pick up some silverware.

2025.2.17

FC Seoul midfielder Jesse Lingard, right, dribbles during a K League 1 match againt Incheon United at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on March 10, 2024. [YONHAP]

제시 린가드, 2025시즌 FC서울 주장 낙점

FC Seoul announced Wednesday that the club has appointed Jesse Lingard as captain for the 2025 K League 1 season.

2025.1.20