Lee says backing from China‘s president crucial for PyeongChangPresident Lee Myung-bak said Tuesday that backing from China’s president was crucial in helping the South Korean alpine city of PyeongChang win the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics.Lee made the remark during a lunch meeting with the heads of five major state branches, briefing them on the outcome of his trip to Africa that includ

With her American coach having joined her here, South Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na said Thursday that she will train even harder for a big competition ahead.Peter Oppegard, Kim‘s coach, flew in from Los Angeles earlier in the day to join his prized pupil in preparations for the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships in Moscow next month. The duo opened their practice for about 10 minutes to the

South Korea’s top professional baseball league said Wednesday it will launch a new award this season based on “fantasy baseball” points using real-life statistics for pitchers and position players.The Korea Baseball Organization announced the creation of the “Cass Point” award, named after a popular local beer. Oriental Brewery Co., which produces Cass beer, is the official sponsor of the award. F

The head coaches of South Korea‘s senior and U23 men’s national football teams agreed on Wednesday to work toward a mutually beneficial solution to the problem of recalling young players for international matches.Cho Kwang-rae, the coach of the senior squad, and Hong Myung-bo, who coaches the U23 team for the Olympics and the Asian Games, sat down Wednesday, along with other football officials, to

The Korea Baseball Organization agreed Tuesday on a proposal to launch a ninth baseball team in the country’s top league.The KBO, which was established in 1982, started the league with six teams and expanded it to the current eight-team league in 1991.The KBO’s board of directors, comprised of presidents of the current eight teams, gathered in Seoul Tuesday to discuss the inclusion of a new profes