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Conflict erupts over ruling camp's takeover plan
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Can Yoon be suspended without impeachment?
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Yoon banned from leaving country
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[Exclusive] ‘Troops paused on way to Election Commission, felt something was up’
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[Breaking] Yoon to step back from state affairs, diplomacy: ruling party leader
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KG leaves VCHA citing 'abuse and mistreatment'
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Bumpy road ahead for Korean economy
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[News Analysis] How will North Korea react to South Korea’s political crisis?
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[News Analysis] Vegetative presidency undermines diplomatic efforts, achievements
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Power struggle intensifies among investigative bodies over Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law case
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[World Cup] Three things you may not know about Son Heung-min
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min is a one of the best-known players in the world of soccer, but the 30-year-old striker has said one match stands out in his memory, and for a very particular, personal reason. Read on to find what match it was, plus a couple of other tidbits about the South Korean superstar that fans may not be familiar with. Son's finest hour Son has said that his finest moment was the South Korean national team beating Germany 2-0 in the final group-stage match of t
Nov. 22, 2022
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[World Cup] All eyes on Sonny as S. Korea gear up for opening match vs. Uruguay
DOHA -- As South Korea prepare to kick off their 2022 FIFA World Cup against Uruguay on Thursday, all eyes will be on their captain, Son Heung-min, or, more specifically, his face. The Tottenham Hotspur talisman has been training with a protective mask covering his injured face in Qatar. He suffered multiple fractures around his left eye in a collision during a match on Nov. 1 and underwent surgery three days later. The opening Group H match between South Korea and Uruguay will be played exactly
Nov. 22, 2022
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[World Cup] German legend Matthaus expects 'surprises' from Asian teams in Qatar
DOHA -- When South Korea stunned then-defending champions Germany 2-0 in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, knocking the European giants out of the tournament, it left a bitter taste in the mouth of many fans in the proud football nation. Lothar Matthaus, one of football's all-time greats, was no exception. In a media roundtable on Monday in Doha, with Yonhap News Agency as the only South Korean outlet, Matthaus was asked about that fateful match in 2018. Before the quest
Nov. 22, 2022
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[World Cup] Injured Son Heung-min heads ball in training for first time
DOHA -- Recovering from a facial injury that has limited him in the buildup for the FIFA World Cup, South Korean captain Son Heung-min headed the ball for the first time in training on Monday. Son and the rest of the South Korean team returned to Al Egla Training Site in Doha on Monday, after enjoying their first day off Sunday. The Taegeuk Warriors' first match in Group H is against Uruguay at 4 p.m. Thursday at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, just west of Doha, or 10 p.m. the same da
Nov. 22, 2022
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[World Cup] Factors for South Korean team in World Cup
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicked off Sunday, and the South Korean national team is now putting the final touches ahead of its first game against Uruguay on Thursday. South Korea faces an uphill battle with powerhouses like Portugal and Uruguay in the same group, who are widely considered contenders for the coveted World Cup. Ghana is hardly a pushover either, despite being the lowest FIFA-ranked team of the group at No. 61, with stars like Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey in the mix. Koreans
Nov. 21, 2022
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[World Cup] Uruguay goalkeeper prepared vs. Sonny, other S. Korean attackers
DOHA -- Ahead of what should be his FIFA World Cup debut against South Korea this week, Uruguay goalkeeper Sergio Rochet feels he is prepared to stare down the opposition's top offensive weapon, Son Heung-min. And even if Son, who's recovering from multiple facial fractures, cannot play, Rochet believes other South Koreans will pick up the slack and not miss a beat. And he will be ready for them too. "Son Heung-min is a player of high quality. I've been watching him and study
Nov. 21, 2022
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[World Cup] Host country's undefeated streak ends as Qatar fall to Ecuador in opener
AL KHOR, Qatar -- The streak has ended. Qatar are now the first FIFA World Cup host country to lose their opening match. No host nation had ever dropped their first match at the quadrennial tournament, dating back to 1934, until Sunday night, when Ecuador crashed Qatar's party with a 2-0 victory in the opening Group A showdown. Captain Enner Valencia grabbed a brace for Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, about 50 kilometers north of Doha, where Qatar did not put a shot on target. Qatari
Nov. 21, 2022
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[Photo News] Injured star Son Heung-min trains for FIFA World Cup in Qatar
South Korean World Cup squad captain Son Heung-min trains at Al Egla Training Facility in Doha, Qatar on Friday. South Korea will kick off its 10th consecutive World Cup against Uruguay on Thursday.
Nov. 19, 2022
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[World Cup] Red Devils seek mass street cheering for World Cup
The official supporters club for the South Korean national soccer team is seeking to organize mass street cheering events at Gwanghwamun Plaza in central Seoul, but prospects remain unclear as of now in the aftermath of last month’s Itaewon tragedy. The Red Devils submitted an application to the Seoul Metropolitan Government to use the square on Nov. 24 and 28, and Dec. 2, when the national team is scheduled to play in the FIFA World Cup against Uruguay, Ghana and Portugal, respectively. I
Nov. 18, 2022
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[World Cup] No pork, no problem for S. Korean players in Qatar
DOHA -- With all pork products banned in Qatar, the two chefs who traveled with the South Korean national team for the FIFA World Cup to the Muslim country have had to find creative ways to prepare nutritious and delicious meals for the players. The Korea Football Association shared the national team's menu for the first week of their stay in Doha, from Monday to Saturday, mostly based on the traditional Korean cuisine with some Asian dishes also thrown in. In the absence of pork, the playe
Nov. 18, 2022
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[World Cup] Captain Son Heung-min willing to risk health for fans
It would be too risky for any athlete to return to competition less than a month after suffering facial fractures. But Son Heung-min, the beloved captain of the South Korean men's national football team, says he is willing to put his own health on the line as long as he can make fans happy. Son had his first training session with South Korea in Doha on Wednesday, after landing in the Qatari capital as the last South Korean player in the host country of the upcoming World Cup. The Tottenham
Nov. 16, 2022
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Injured captain Son Heung-min ready for 'unforgettable' World Cup
DOHA -- Sporting black-rimmed glasses over his injured face, South Korea captain Son Heung-min landed in Doha in the early hours of Wednesday, becoming the last member of his country's World Cup squad to arrive in the host country. Son, the Tottenham Hotspur star and South Korea's top offensive weapon, is recovering from multiple fractures around his left eye after a collision with an opponent during a match two weeks ago. He underwent surgery on Nov. 4 and has since expressed a willin
Nov. 16, 2022
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Injured star Son Heung-min named to Korean World Cup squad
The injured South Korean football star Son Heung-min was named to the country's World Cup squad Saturday, as the football-crazed nation waits with bated breath to see if the beloved captain will be able to compete in Qatar. Head coach Paulo Bento unveiled his 26-man roster in Seoul on Saturday, 12 days before South Korea's first Group H match against Uruguay in Qatar. South Korea will also play Ghana on Nov. 28 and then Portugal on Dec. 2. Son underwent surgery on Nov. 4 after sufferin
Nov. 12, 2022
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S. Korea beat Iceland in final tuneup before World Cup
South Korea defeated Iceland 1-0 Friday in their final match before the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with several players on the bubble unable to make a compelling case for their places on the squad for the big tournament. Midfielder Song Min-kyu scored his first international goal in the 33rd minute at Hwaseong Sports Complex Main Stadium in Hwaseong, some 40 kilometers south of Seoul, but South Korea, ranked 28th, couldn‘t muster any more offense against the 62nd-ranked Iceland. Head
Nov. 11, 2022
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Son Heung-min says ready to play at World Cup with protective mask
As he recovers from a recent facial surgery, South Korean football icon Son Heung-min said Wednesday he will play at the upcoming FIFA World Cup with a protective mask. The Tottenham Hotspur forward and the South Korean captain took to social media to thank his fans for their support, following his injury sustained in a collision with an opponent during a UEFA Champions League match on Nov. 1. Son underwent surgery on multiple fractures around his left eye last Friday. He is now in a race agains
Nov. 10, 2022
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S. Korea to host Iceland in final match for players on World Cup bubble
With the FIFA World Cup fast approaching, South Korea will host Iceland on Friday in what will be the last test for players on the roster bubble. The match between the 28th-ranked South Korea and the 62nd-ranked Iceland is at 8 p.m. Friday at Hwaseong Sports Complex Main Stadium in Hwaseong, about 40 kilometers south of Seoul. South Korea's 26-man World Cup squad will be unveiled Saturday. Head coach Paulo Bento opened the final pre-World Cup training camp at home in late October with 27 pl
Nov. 9, 2022
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Player who collided with Son Heung-min bombarded with hate comments
Angered by South Korean soccer star Son Heung-min’s injury and its potential impact on the national team’s chances at the upcoming World Cup, some Korean fans have been bombarding the Instagram page of a player involved in Son’s injury with hate comments. As of Friday afternoon, there are over 5,900 comments on the most recent post of Chancel Mbemba, a defender of Olympique de Marseille, far more than for any other post on his page. Many of them -- written in Korean -- contain
Nov. 4, 2022
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Son Heung-min suffered 4 fractures to eye socket, surgery pushed up to Friday: report
Son Heung-min's surgery on his facial injury has been pushed up to Friday, as the South Korean captain tries to keep alive his hopes of competing at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, a report out of London said. The Telegraph reported that Son, the Tottenham Hotspur forward, had suffered four fractures to his eye socket after colliding with an opposing defender during a UEFA Champions League match at Marseille on Tuesday. Tottenham announced the following day that Son would require surgery, with
Nov. 4, 2022
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Son Heung-min finishes 11th in Ballon d'Or, highest position ever by Asian
South Korean football star Son Heung-min has broken his own mark for the highest ranking by an Asian player ever in the annual Ballon d'Or voting, finishing 11th for the prestigious award. In a ceremony held in Paris on Monday (local time), Son, who scored 23 goals for Tottenham Hotspur to share the Premier League Golden Boot with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah last season, fell just outside the top 10. Son, the only Asian nominee this year, had checked in at 22nd among 30 finalists in 2019
Oct. 18, 2022
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[Newsmaker] Son shines with double as Spurs sink Frankfurt
London (AFP) – Son Heung-min struck twice as Tottenham bolstered their bid to reach the Champions League last 16 with a 3-2 win against Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. Antonio Conte's side fell behind to Daichi Kamada's early strike at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. But Son equalised with a composed finish and Harry Kane converted a penalty as the England captain bagged his first Champions League goal this season. Son's blistering volley put Tottenham in complete control towards t
Oct. 13, 2022