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S. Korea Captain Son Heung-min Vows to Continue Nat’l Team Career for Fans

SEOUL, Mar. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – In the aftermath of South Korea’s latest World Cup qualifying match Thursday night, captain Son Heung-min admitted he had recently contemplated retiring from international play. But Son said he decided to continue on with the national team because he wanted to honor a promise with his supporters. “Playing for [...]

Swansea City’s Ki Sung-Yeung Recovering Fast

PAJU, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Swansea City midfielder Ki Sung-yueng said Friday he is recovering from knee surgery faster than expected ahead of national team duty. Ki arrived home early Friday to join South Korea’s training at the National Football Center in Paju, north of Seoul, where the national players have [...]