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Fri, December 13, 2019 | 08:39

'Korean Zombie' to face Edgar in Busan

'Korean Zombie' to face Edgar in Busan

Jung Chan-sung, better known as “the Korean Zombie,” will face former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar in the main event on UFC Fight Night 165 in Busan next week. After suffering a knee injury, Brian Ortega was forced to pull out of his Dec. 21 featherweight bout against Jung, who was later matched against Edgar instead. In an Instagram message to fans, Jung thanked Ed...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-12-09 16:19

New taekwondo uniform adopted for Tokyo Olympics

New taekwondo uniform adopted for Tokyo Olympics

World Taekwondo (WT) has adopted a new uniform for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. After a WT council meeting in Moscow Sunday (KST), the global governing body for the sport announced that it approved a more practical uniform for the Summer Games (July 24-Aug 9). The uniform, which was tested three months ago at the test event in the Japanese city of Chiba, is more breathable and co...

Jung Min-ho | 2019-12-09 14:04

[INTERVIEW] Taekwondo embraces 'exciting' changes for Tokyo Olympics

Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in finishes 5th in Junior Grand Prix Final

Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in finishes 5th in Junior Grand Prix Final

South Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in failed to make the podium for the first time in her first junior season. Lee finished fifth among six skaters with a total score of 194.38 points in the ladies' singles at the International Skating Union (ISU) Junior Grand Prix Final in Turin, Italy, Friday (local time).

2019-12-07 20:04

S. Korea moves one step closer to hosting 2024 Winter Youth Olympics

S. Korea moves one step closer to hosting 2024 Winter Youth Olympics

South Korea has inched closer to hosting the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games, following a proposal made by a new panel at the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

2019-12-06 16:05

Hot Water: Pressure to move Tokyo Olympics open-water venue

Hot Water: Pressure to move Tokyo Olympics open-water venue

The IOC moved next year's Tokyo Olympic marathons and race walks out of the Japanese capital to avoid the stifling heat and humidity.

2019-12-05 16:40

Details confirmed for Tokyo Olympic marathon, race walks

Details confirmed for Tokyo Olympic marathon, race walks

Dates and details of the routes to be used for the Tokyo Olympic marathon and race walk events in Sapporo were announced Wednesday, weeks after the IOC ordered the switch in search of cooler temperatures despite opposition from city officials.

2019-12-05 15:50

Up to W300 million: Go grandmaster Lee Sedol could clean up in retirement match

Up to W300 million: Go grandmaster Lee Sedol could clean up in retirement match

According to a report, 150 million won will be paid to him as a fixed guarantee, with another 150 million won set aside as a bonus - 50 million won for each victory. The match will take place from Dec. 18 to 20 - the first two games in Seoul and the third in Shinan, South Jeolla Province, Lee's hometown.

Park Si-soo | 2019-12-03 14:18

Doncic dominates as Mavericks end Lakers's winning streak

Doncic dominates as Mavericks end Lakers's winning streak

Luka Doncic finished just shy of a triple double as the Dallas Mavericks gave the Los Angeles Lakers a reality check Sunday by snapping their 10-game win streak with a 114-100 win.

2019-12-02 16:50

KBO's regular season MVP nominated for another year-end award

KBO's regular season MVP nominated for another year-end award

The reigning MVP in South Korean baseball will be chasing another major season-end trophy for his mantelpiece.

2019-12-02 16:44

487th Turtle Marathon

487th Turtle Marathon

Participants in the 487th Turtle Marathon pose at the starting line at Namsan Baekbeom Square on Mount Nam, Saturday. From sixth left in the front row are Malaysian Ambassador to Seoul Dato Mohd Ashri bin Muda, Hankook Ilbo President and Publisher Lee Joon-hee, The Korea Times President and Publisher Lee Lee Byeong-eon and former congresswoman Jasmine Bacurnay Lee.

2019-12-01 17:22

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