Esports Rises as a Viable Career Field for Young South Koreans
As young Koreans navigate an increasingly competitive education system and job market, esports present a new opportunity.
The Two Koreas and the Olympic Games—Tokyo and Beyond
Thomas Bach, current Chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), published a lengthy opinion piece about the Olympic Games last October. In a strong defense…
Attention and Accountability in South Korean Sports
Public spotlight is on the widespread issue of bullying in sports as an increasing number of bullying accusations are surfacing against well-known athletes.
South Korean Pitching Prospects Make Strong Impression
With minor league baseball’s regular season concluded, here are some South Korean players who might be playing in the majors in the years ahead.
Is It Time for an MLB Game in South Korea?
Whether it’s a post-season All-Star tour or a season opening series, it’s time for MLB to deepen its efforts to grow the game in South Korea.
From Colonial Korea to United Korea in the Olympic Games
Korea’s Olympic history extends beyond South Korea’s recent success at the Summer Olympic Games back to the colonial period.
2018 Baseball Season in Review: Has Choi Ji-man Arrived?
With the 2018 regular season concluded, the biggest story for Koreans in Major League Baseball is the potential arrival of Choi Ji-man.
Timeline of North-South Sports Cooperation
The current diplomatic thaw between North and South Korea has given rise to a range of sports exchanges, here is a timeline of past and present exchanges.
Is Choo Shin-soo the Second-Best Player Ever from Asia in MLB?
Without question, the best position player from Asia to play in MLB is Ichiro Suzuki, but Choo Shin-soo may be the second best.
Korea- Mexico Relations: Where Ties are a Win
While South Koreans celebrated their team’s upset victory over Germany in the World Cup earlier this week, no country was happier about the win than Mexico.