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A Split-Second Save by Bolivian Goalkeeper Sparks National Conversation on Sportsmanship — and Humanity

A Split-Second Save by Bolivian Goalkeeper Sparks National Conversation on Sportsmanship — and Humanity

SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) —  A brief moment in last week’s friendly match between South Korea and Bolivia has become an unlikely symbol of sportsmanship and selfless instinct, drawing praise at home and abroad and prompting a wider reflection on human altruism. During the Nov. 14 match at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Bolivia’s goalkeeper [...]

South Korea Edges Ghana but Draws Fierce Criticism for Alarming Performance Ahead of 2026 World Cup

South Korea Edges Ghana but Draws Fierce Criticism for Alarming Performance Ahead of 2026 World Cup

SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s men’s national soccer team secured a narrow 1–0 win over a depleted Ghana side in Seoul on Tuesday, but the labored victory has intensified concerns about the team’s form less than seven months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the result, the performance was widely described as [...]

For South Korea’s New Dual-Heritage Midfielder, Opportunity Remains Elusive

For South Korea’s New Dual-Heritage Midfielder, Opportunity Remains Elusive

DAEJEON, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Two months into his tenure with South Korea’s senior national soccer team, 20-year-old Jens Castrop — the German-Korean midfielder hailed as a new pillar for the team’s future — is discovering the limits of early promise. Castrop, who plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach, saw just over five minutes of action on [...]

T1’s Faker Credits “Passion” for His Longevity After Historic Third Straight LoL World Championship Win

T1’s Faker Credits “Passion” for His Longevity After Historic Third Straight LoL World Championship Win

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) —  Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, captain of South Korea’s T1, said his enduring passion for competition and growth keeps him motivated after leading his team to a historic third consecutive victory at the 2025 League of Legends World Championship. “I’ve always loved the game, and competing with the best players still [...]

KBW Explainer | Inside T1’s Esports Dynasty and the Making of a Global Phenomenon

KBW Explainer | Inside T1’s Esports Dynasty and the Making of a Global Phenomenon

Related: T1 Wins Third Straight League of Legends World Championship, Cementing Its Legacy in Esports History SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — When T1 hoisted the Summoner’s Cup in Chengdu on November 9, it wasn’t just another victory — it was the completion of an unprecedented League of Legends “three-peat,” a feat no team in the world [...]

T1 Wins Third Straight League of Legends World Championship, Cementing Its Legacy in Esports History

T1 Wins Third Straight League of Legends World Championship, Cementing Its Legacy in Esports History

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean powerhouse T1 captured its third consecutive League of Legends World Championship title Saturday, defeating domestic rival KT Rolster 3–2 in a tense five-set final in Chengdu, China. The victory marked T1’s sixth world title overall — extending its own record for the most championships in League of [...]

Foreign Taekwondo Festival to Bring Global Martial Arts Enthusiasts to Seoul’s Kukkiwon

Foreign Taekwondo Festival to Bring Global Martial Arts Enthusiasts to Seoul’s Kukkiwon

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Hundreds of foreign residents will gather in Seoul this week for the 2025 Foreigners’ Taekwondo Championship, a cultural event celebrating Korea’s national martial art and promoting international friendship through sport. The festival, organized by the Gangnam District Office and co-hosted by Kukkiwon and the Foreign Taekwondo Culture Association in Korea, [...]

KBO Raises Salary Cap, Eases Penalties in Move Poised to Reshape League Economics

KBO Raises Salary Cap, Eases Penalties in Move Poised to Reshape League Economics

SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s professional baseball league is set for sweeping financial changes after the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) raised salary caps and relaxed penalties, a move expected to drive up player salaries and intensify free-agent bidding wars. The KBO board, made up of presidents from the league’s 10 clubs, voted [...]