South Korea
Coupang Play acquires rights for NHL ice hockey
South Korean ecommerce and streaming company Coupang has acquired exclusive rights for NHL ice hockey in a deal covering the upcoming 2022-23 season
Kia unveiled as Under-17 Women’s World Cup automotive sponsor
South Korean carmaker Kia has been unveiled as the official automotive partner of the 2022 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup in India.
Asia League Ice Hockey launches streaming service ahead of long-awaited return
Asia League Ice Hockey (ALH) has launched a streaming service ahead of its return this weekend
Football Australia withdraws from 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights race
Football Australia has withdrawn from the bidding process for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup but maintains an interest in staging the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, the federation has announced.
MLB, MLBPA to stage Korea Series in November
MLB players to participate in their first games in South Korea since 1922
Shinsegae to build domed baseball stadium in Incheon
South Korean retailer and KBO League team owner Shinsegae Group plans to build a 20,000-seater domed baseball stadium in the city of Incheon
GEF tasks VSPN with developing esports events in China and South Korea
The Global Esports Federation (GEF) has appointed Shanghai-based esports solutions provider Versus Programming Network (VSPN) to support the development and staging of its events in China and South Korea
KBO aiming to hold 2024 opening day in the US
The Korea Baseball Organisation (KBO) is pushing to stage the opening day of the 2024 KBO League season in the US following discussions with Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises, its commissioner has…
ATP cancels China events due to pandemic, announces six new tournaments instead
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has announced the cancellation of four ATP Tour events in China due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the creation of six one-off tournaments to be held instead
AFC receives four expressions of interest for 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights
Four national football associations have submitted expressions of interest for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation announced yesterday (Monday)
Tumi backs Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour of South Korea
Luggage brand Tumi has become an official partner of English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season tour of South Korea this month
ONE Esports unveils Apac esports and gaming show Gamer’s Paradise
Esports and gaming promoter ONE Esports is today launching a new television show, Gamer's Paradise, in partnership with presenting sponsor Marriott Bonvoy
Simone Asia Pacific Cup in Jakarta added to Ladies Asian Tour golf series
A new Asian women's golf tournament, the Simone Asia Pacific Cup, will debut in Jakarta this August, part of the fledgling Ladies Asian Tour Series
Covid halts CJ Cup’s return to South Korea
The CJ Cup will be held in the US for the third successive year as Covid-19 restrictions in South Korea continue to halt the golf tournament’s return to its homeland, the organisers of the event have a…
South Korea announces 2023 Asian Cup bid
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has announced it will bid to host the 2023 AFC Asian Cup
Son Heung-min becomes Burberry ambassador
South Korea and Tottenham Hotspur football star Son Heung-min has become a global ambassador for British fashion brand Burberry under a multi-year deal
Warner Bros. Discovery outlines new India, Southeast Asia and Korea leadership
Warner Bros. Discovery has outlined its new leadership team in India, Southeast Asia and Korea following the $43bn (€40.6n) merger between media conglomerates WarnerMedia and Discovery earlier this year.
Kim Jae-youl elected as ISU president
South Korean official Kim Jae-youl has been elected as president of the International Skating Union (ISU)