DOHA (AFP) -- Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia, 4-2, on penalties on Tuesday, Jan. 30, and join dark horse Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals. South Korea's midfielder Son Heung-min runs with the ball past Saudi Arabia's defender Ali Lajami during the...
The Korean Embassy announced on Jan. 30 that it will ease the requirements needed for visa application under four categories. “From February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will simplify visa application documents for visa...
DOHA (AFP) -- Son Heung-min's South Korea will face Saudi Arabia in a heavyweight last-16 clash at the Asian Cup with Thailand, Jordan, Bahrain and Indonesia also all going through at the end of the group phase on Thursday, Jan. 25. South Korea's midfielder Son Heung-min celebrates after scoring...
DOHA (AFP) -- Japan cruised into the Asian Cup last 16 on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and a possible date with South Korea, as already qualified Iraq came out on top in a five-goal thriller. Japan's forward Ayase Ueda scores his team's first goal from a penalty shot during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup...
DOHA (AFP) -- Lee Kang-in has been called "a joy" and "a flower" by South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann and his performance in their Asian Cup opener showed why the German is so smitten. South Korea's Lee Kang-in (AFP) The Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder stamped his class all over South...
DOHA (AFP) -- South Korea launched its campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline on Monday, Jan. 15. South Korea's midfielder Son Heung-min runs with the ball past Bahrain's midfielders Mohamed...
DOHA (AFP) -- The Asian Cup begins on Friday, Jan. 12, with defending champions Qatar the hosts, Japan favorites and Son Heung-min's South Korea vowing to win the title for the first time in 64 years. South Korea's Son Heung-min (AFP) The 24 teams spanning Australia to Palestine will battle for...
SEOUL (AFP) -- Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's Asian Cup squad on Thursday, Dec. 28, and coach Jurgen Klinsmann said it was "about time" they ended their 64-year continental title drought. Tottenham Hotspur's Korean Son Heung-min (AFP) Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan, who...
Who are the worst Korean film actors in 2023? Korean media outlet Sports Kyunghyang revealed the results of its survey under the 7th Raspberry Film Festival, the Korean version of the Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, in the US, which selects the worst films and actors. Sports...
A BIRD'S SANCTUARY Bamseom Island, along the Hangang River, serves as a resting spot for several migratory birds 50 Best has announced that Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted in Seoul, South Korea on March 26, 2024. This...
ILOILO CITY – South Korea recently inspected a greenhouse project at the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (WESVIARC) here. Department of Agriculture (DA)-6 Regional Director Dennis Arpia said First Secretary Lee Jeoung Bin of the South Korean...
Seoul's Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said the bilateral relations between South Korea and the Philippines “are reaching new heights” and vowed to enhance the strategic partnership between the two nations. “Our bilateral relations are reaching new heights. We expect more...
