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Korea 2-1 Czech Republic — as it happened

Korea and the Czech Republic begin their World Cup journeys at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico today. Stay with us here for live updates.

2026.6.12

Lee Jae-sung celebrates after scoring the opener for Korea in a world cup qualifier against Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Korea face more disappointment in 1-1 draw with Jordan — as it happened

Korea host Jordan in the third round of Asian qualfiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Suwon World Cup Stadium just outside of Seoul at 8 p.m. tonight. Join us here for live updates.

2025.3.25

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U-22 Taeguk Warriors fall to China 1-0 in friendly tournament

The U-22 Korean football team lost 1-0 to host country China in the second match of the U-22 four-country friendly tournament on Sunday.

2025.3.24

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hwang Hee-chan eyes the ball during a Premier League match against Liverpool in Liverpool on May 19. [AFP/YONHAP]

Korea calls on FIFA to adopt harsher penalties for racism

The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Thursday it has asked FIFA to strengthen punishments for racist behavior after an alleged racist remark was directed at Hwang Hee-chan during a recent friendly.

2024.7.19

Ulsan HD manager Hong Myung-bo instructs his players in the second-round match against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the 2023-24 AFC Champions League quarterfinals at Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan on March 12. [YONHAP]

홍명보, 히딩크처럼 국가대표∙클럽 감독 겸직하나

Hong Myung-bo, the immediately controversial pick to lead the Korean national football team as its permanent manager, had promised to stay with his club. Technically, he could still keep that vow — it's been done before.

2024.7.10

Korea Football Association Chairman Chung Mong-gyu, center, watches the Korean national team's training at Al Egla Training Facility in Doha, Qata on Feb. 4. [NEWS1]

KFA chief Chung lined up for AFC election as anger mounts at home

KFA Chair Chung Mong-gyu was named the sole “East Zone” candidate for election to the AFC Executive Committee Thursday, an hour after KFA officials recommended Jurgen Klinsmann be fired amid growing calls for Chung to be removed as head of the KFA

2024.2.15

National team trains ahead of Jordan match

The Korean national team trains at the Al-Egla training site in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday.

2024.1.18

Korean national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann reacts during a friendly against El Salvador at Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon on June 20. [YONHAP]

Growing list of injuries leaves Korea with very few options

Still winless after four games at the helm of the Korean national team, head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is facing an increasingly difficult international break as a growing list of injuries has removed almost his entire offensive line.

2023.8.29

Korean players react after the final whistle blows at the end of a 3-0 loss to Japan in the final game of the 2022 EAFF E-1 Football Championship at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Japan on Wednesday. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Loss to Japan offers bleak outlook for Korea in Qatar

Korea’s 3-0 loss to Japan at Toyota Stadium on Wednesday night not only ended the Taeguk Warriors’ EAFF E-1 Football Championship campaign, but also offered a brief glimpse of the bleak future that could be in store for the squad in Qatar

2022.7.28

From left to right; Ha Chang-rae, Gu Sung-yun, Mun Ji-hwan and Kim Jeong-hoon of Gimcheon Sangmu pose for a picture in the club's special uniforms to honor Memorial Day on June 6 and the anniversary of the start of the Korean War on June 25. [GIMCHEON SANGMU]

K League 1 returns Friday after international break

The K League returns from its two-week international break on Friday as Ulsan Hyundai looks to continue its unchallenged rule at the top of the table.

2022.6.16