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Cho stresses better defense for future

SoccerJan 31, 2011

Not satisfied with a third place finish at the recently concluded Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar, South Korean national football head coach Cho Kwang-rae stressed that the team’s defense has to improve in the future.After arriving home on Sunday, Cho apologized to fans during a press conference for having failed to end South Korea’s 51-year drought at the Asian Cup. But he said he saw signs of hope for
S. Korea names team for Turkey friendly

SoccerJan 31, 2011

South Korea on Monday announced a 22-man football roster for a friendly match against Turkey next month.The lineup has 14 carryovers from the recently concluded Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar, led by midfielder Koo Ja-cheol. Koo topped all scorers in Doha with five goals and helped South Korea finish third behind Japan and Australia.There are three national team rookies for head coach Cho Kwang-rae: for
Park Chan-ho eyes success in Japan

BaseballJan 31, 2011

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Park Chan-ho said he has plenty to learn as he prepares to relaunch his career at Japan’s Orix Buffaloes.“It is a big adventure to play baseball in Japan and it is a big chance as well. I’m very excited,” the 37-year-old South Korean veteran told a news conference in Osaka. “After I played against Japan at the World Baseball Classic, I have become increasingly in
Park officially calls time on international scene

SoccerJan 31, 2011

Park Ji-sung is no stranger to holding a press conference, but the versatile midfielder admitted Monday that the one announcing his retirement from international football was the “toughest” of his career. “I’ve done many interviews, but I think this is the first time I’ve seen so many reporters gathered in one place,” Park said in a news conference at the Korea Football Association’s office in Seo
Swimmer Park says he needs more work before championships

More sportsJan 31, 2011

South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan said Monday he will need plenty of work to stay competitive at this year's world championships. Speaking to reporters before departing to Australia to begin his training, Park said despite his Olympic and world championships gold medals, he doesn't yet deserve recognition as a "top-class" swimmer. "In terms of techniques, I am still at the lower rungs of th
S. Korean footballer Park Ji-sung retires from international play

SoccerJan 31, 2011

Park Ji-sung, who has represented South Korean football in each of the past three FIFA World Cups, announced his retirement from international play on Monday."It's been an infinite honor and a source of great pride for me to represent my country as a football player," Park said through a statement. "And I've enjoyed a lot of glory and happiness thanks to the love of the fans. But I've come to a di
Korea looks ahead without Park

SoccerJan 30, 2011

Man United star set to announce retirement from national teamIt ended in tears. It often does for those that are expected to succeed but don’t quite make it. South Korea ended the 2011 Asian Cup in third place, the same as 2007. The trophy may not have been lifted, it hasn’t been gripped by Korean hands since 1960, the final not quite reached but all in all, the tournament was a satisfying one for
Clijsters sinks Li in Aussie final

More sportsJan 30, 2011

MELBOURNE (AP) ― Kim Clijsters believes she’s now earned the nickname she had for years in Australia.“I finally feel like you guys can call me ‘Aussie Kim’ because I won the title,” a teary Clijsters said after beating China’s Li Na 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 Saturday night to capture her first Australian Open. “It’s nice to finally get it this year.”Clijsters lost the 2004 Australian Open final to Justine Hen
Japan bags 4th Asian Cup

SoccerJan 30, 2011

DOHA (AP) ― Japan won the Asian Cup for a record fourth time when substitute striker Tadanari Lee struck in extra time for a 1-0 victory over Australia on Saturday.Lee slammed home a left-foot volley in the 109th when he was left completely unmarked 10 meters from Australia’s goal. Lee had all the time in the world to perfectly time his volley from a cross by defender Yuto Nagatoma and fire it pas
PyeongChang still confident despite loss of Gov. Lee

More sportsJan 30, 2011

The head of the PyeongChang bid committee has played down the impact of the Gangwon Province Governor Lee Kwang-jae’s departure on the city’s bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Lee lost his post last week after the Supreme Court upheld the lower court’s six-month suspended jail sentence and a fine of 114 million won ($102,000) for receiving illegal political funds. Cho Yang-ho, CEO of PyeongChang’s
No diving, please

More sportsJan 30, 2011

(Photo: The Nation)More than a dozen diving sites in seven national marine parks in Thailand will be closed beginning January 21 for at least a month as authorities seek ways to arrest coral bleaching, leaving many tourism operators fuming."We will give the coral reefs time to recover naturally," Sunan Arunnopparat, directorgeneral of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department,
S. Korea claims third place with win over Uzbekistan

SoccerJan 29, 2011

South Korea claimed its back-to-back third place at the Asian Cup after edging past Uzbekistan 3-2 in Doha, Qatar, early Saturday, Korean time.At Al-Sadd Stadium, two young guns, 21-year-old Koo Ja-cheol and 19-year-old Ji Dong-won, scored all three South Korean goals in the first half.Koo gave South Korea a 1-0 lead with his Asian Cup-leading fifth goal in the 17th minute, striking it past Uzbek
Kim can’t wait to get back on ice

More sportsJan 28, 2011

South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na said Friday she is on the right track for the world championships in March and is looking forward to returning to the ice.In an e-mail interview with her Seoul-based agency, All That Sports, Kim said she’s been gearing up for the championships by building up her strength and focusing on her new programs.“There’s plenty of time left until the competition,” Kim s
Kang leads at Torrey, Woods five adrift

GolfJan 28, 2011

LA JOLLA, California (AFP) ― All eyes were on Tiger Woods, but it was South Korean Kang Sung-hoon, playing his second U.S. PGA Tour event, who topped the leaderboard on Thursday after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open.Woods launched his 2011 campaign with a bogey-free three-under par 69 on Torrey Pines’ North Course.That left him five behind Kang, who notched six birdies and an eagle i
Kim Yu-na looks forward to world championships

More sportsJan 28, 2011

South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na said Friday she is on the right track for the world championships in March and is looking forward to returning to the ice. In an e-mail interview with her Seoul-based agency, All That Sports, Kim said she's been gearing up for the championships by building up her strength and focusing on her new programs. "There's plenty of time left until the competition,