Former Taeguk Warriors manager Bento declines to apply for interim position The Portuguese coach, who has expressed interest in taking the hot seat permanently, reportedly decided not to pursue the two-month appointment. 2026.8.1
Hong Myung-bo says he'll attend parliamentary hearing into KFA if called The former national team manager said he will attend a hearing if summoned as lawmakers wade into the fallout over Korea’s World Cup exit and scrutiny of his hiring. 2026.7.8
Eight years ago, Mexico fell in love with Son Heung-min. Now it has to stop him. He's been called "brother" ever since Korea's surprise win helped El Tri advance to the round of 16 in 2018, but on match day, he's someone else to the home fans: the biggest threat. 2026.6.18
Tickled pink? Why brightly colored boots dominate this year's World Cup. Dynamic hues help players stand out on pitches and screens, in sharp contrast to the black and white monochrome of World Cups past. 2026.6.16
Model Kim Jin-kyung to marry Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu Model Kim Jin-kyung and footballer Kim Seung-gyu, the goalkeeper for Korea’s national football team, will hold their wedding in June, the model's agency Sublime announced Monday. 2024.4.29
New Korean manager Jurgen Klinsmann arrives in Seoul Korean national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann says his first objective at the helm of the Taeguk Warriors is to win the AFC Asian Cup. 2023.3.8
Late Son goal secures Korea a 2-1 win over Syria Korea defeated Syria 2-1 in the third round of qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup at Ansan Wa Stadium in Ansan, Gyeonggi on Thursday evening. 2021.10.8
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