1st Disney Run in Seoul

Participants of Disney Run Seoul 2025, wearing T-shirts featuring Disney characters, run the course at Yeouido Park in Seoul on Saturday. Around 15,000 people took part in Disney's first branded running event in South Korea, organized by Walt Disney Company Korea in collaboration with SpoMax Korea and Herald Media Group. (Im Se-jun / The Korea Herald)

Oct. 12, 2025

Landers walk off Lions to even KBO postseason series

The SSG Landers walked off the Samsung Lions 4-3 at home on Saturday to even up their Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason series at one game apiece. Kim Seong-uk smacked the game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off Ariel Jurado in Game 2 of the first-round series before a sellout crowd of 22,500. The blast came minutes after the Landers had blown a 3-2 lead in the top half of that inning. The best-of-five series will shift to Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu, 23

Oct. 11, 2025

Landers starter Kim Keon-woo sets KBO postseason strikeout record

SSG Landers starting pitcher Kim Keon-woo set a South Korean baseball postseason record by striking out the first six batters he faced Saturday. Kim, a 23-year-old left-hander in his first Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason game, struck out the side in both the first and second innings against the Samsung Lions in Game 2 of their first-round series at Incheon SSG Landers Field in Incheon, about 30 kilometers west of Seoul. Kim got Lee Jae-hyeon to whiff on a fastball for the first stri

Oct. 11, 2025

KBO postseason rookie ready to have fun for Landers

SSG Landers infielder Jeong Jun-jae watched his club's first postseason game of the year from the bench Thursday, feeling anxious and helpless as the Landers lost to the Samsung Lions 5-2. As the teams' first-round series in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason resumes Saturday, Jeong finds himself in the starting lineup, batting eighth and playing second base. Ahead of his postseason debut, the 22-year-old speedster said he couldn't wait to finally take the field. "I think it's goin

Oct. 11, 2025

Young fireballer thriving under pressure during 1st KBO postseason

After pitching himself into a two-out, bases-loaded jam while trying to protect a three-run lead in a postseason game against the SSG Landers, Samsung Lions reliever Lee Ho-sung got a visit from pitching coach Kang Young-sik. And Lee, 21, did what few other players would have done in that situation -- a high-leverage spot in his very first Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) playoff outing. Lee flashed a smile and told his coach, "I got this." In that eighth inning on Thursday, Lee was up against

Oct. 11, 2025

Landers ace Anderson nearing full health after bout with stomach flu: manager

SSG Landers manager Lee Sung-yong said Saturday his ace Drew Anderson is nearly back to full health after a recent bout with stomach flu. In fact, Lee said Anderson will be ready to pitch Sunday if the scheduled Game 2 of the first-round series in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) against the Samsung Lions is postponed Saturday due to rain. Anderson, who finished second overall in the KBO with 245 strikeouts and third with a 2.25 ERA this season, wasn't able to start the opening game of this

Oct. 11, 2025

S. Korea eliminated in round of 16 at FIFA U-20 World Cup

South Korea lost to Morocco in the round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Coached by Lee Chang-won, the young Taegeuk Warriors only got a late penalty in their 2-1 loss at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile, on Thursday. This was South Korea's fourth consecutive appearance in the knockout stage of the U-20 tournament. South Korea finished third in Group B with four points from a win, a draw and a loss, and qualified for the round of 16 as the third-best team among four No. 3 seeds.

Oct. 10, 2025

Son Heung-min wants to enjoy 'happiest day ever' when breaking S. Korean caps record

About to become the most-capped player in South Korean men's national football team history, Son Heung-min said Thursday he hopes the occasion will bring him joy and happiness. Son is currently tied with his current national team head coach Hong Myung-bo and former striker Cha Bum-kun with 136 caps. He is expected to get the start against Brazil in a friendly match at 8 p.m. Friday at Seoul World Cup Stadium and grab the sole possession of the lead. Son, 33, made his international debut on Dec.

Oct. 9, 2025

Lions beat Landers to open KBO postseason series behind starter's gem, 2 homers

INCHEON -- The Samsung Lions smacked two home runs en route to a 5-2 win over the SSG Landers to begin their Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason series on Thursday. Backed by early run support, Lions starter Choi Won-tae enjoyed the finest outing of his postseason career, striking out eight over six shutout innings while giving up just two singles at Incheon SSG Landers Field in Incheon, 30 kilometers west of Seoul. Game 2 of this best-of-five first-round series is 6:30 p.m. Friday in I

Oct. 9, 2025

Kim Ha-seong not decided on future after successful stint with Braves

After a successful September stint with the Atlanta Braves following a waiver pickup, shortstop Kim Ha-seong said Thursday he has not yet decided on his future. Kim returned home Thursday after completing his fifth season in Major League Baseball. He spent his first four years with the San Diego Padres and then signed with the Tampa Bay Rays in February. However, after undergoing shoulder surgery in October last year, Kim didn't make his Rays debut until July 4. Then after he returned to the fie

Oct. 9, 2025

Son Heung-min's goal-scoring streak snapped at 4 in LAFC's win

Son Heung-min of Los Angeles Football Club has failed to score for the first time in five matches in Major League Soccer, though his team still eked out a narrow win at home. Son's sidekick up front, Denis Bouanga, had LAFC's lone goal as they defeated Atlanta United FC 1-0 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday (US time) LAFC have now won five consecutive MLS matches. Their last 18 goals have been scored by either Son or Bouanga. Son entered this match having netted seven goals in his last fou

Oct. 6, 2025

Hwang You-min captures maiden LPGA title

Hwang You-min has captured her first LPGA title in Hawaii with a late birdie barrage in the final round. Hwang won the Lotte Championship at Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, on Saturday, with a four-round total of 17-under 271. Hwang recorded birdies on five of her last six holes, including the last four straight, en route to a five-under 67 in the final round. Hwang's fellow South Korean Kim Hyo-joo finished alone in second place at 16-under after carding a 68 in the final round. Her

Oct. 5, 2025

Start of KBO postseason pushed back by day due to rainouts

The start of the postseason in South Korean baseball has been pushed back by a day after a pair of late regular-season games got rained out Friday. The game between the SSG Landers and the NC Dinos at Changwon NC Park in Changwon, some 300 kilometers southeast of Seoul, and another between the Samsung Lions and the Kia Tigers at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field in Gwangju, 270 kilometers south of the capital, were both postponed from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday. The Landers-Dinos tilt has major

Oct. 3, 2025

Korean Basketball League kicks off 6-month run

The 2025-2026 Korean Basketball League kicked off Friday for a six-month run. A total of 10 teams will compete in a 54-game regular season through April 8, with breaks in November and February-March for FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The top six teams will advance to the playoffs, known locally as “spring season.” The season opened with a rematch of last year’s finals between LG and Seoul SK in Changwon, while Seoul Samsung faced Busan KCC, and Ulsan Hyundai Mobis hosted Wonju DB. LG Electronics is

Oct. 3, 2025

[Graphic News] Dodgers surpass 4m fans in historic season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have drawn over 4 million fans in a single season for the first time in franchise history. Their final regular-season home game against the San Francisco Giants brought 46,601 fans to Dodger Stadium, pushing the 2025 season total to 4,012,470. The reigning World Series champions led Major League Baseball in average attendance, drawing 49,537 fans per game. The Dodgers become the fifth MLB franchise to surpass 4 million fans in a single season, joining the Blue Jays, Rocki

Oct. 2, 2025