Photos by Mark Edward Harris for KoreAm In the wake of the recent South Korean maritime disaster, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu held an autograph signing to raise funds for […]
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Michelle Wie Wins LPGA LOTTE Championship in Hawaii
Michelle Wie has won her first LPGA victory since 2010, after rallying yesterday from four strokes behind on the final day of the LPGA LOTTE Championship in her home […]
April 2014 Issue: Jonathan Yim Sets Out to Blaze Trails in the NBA
Jonathan Yim, head video coordinator for the Portland Trail Blazers, sits at his desk breaking down an upcoming opponent. Taking His Shot In two years, Jonathan Yim went from […]
Who Knew Judo Could Be This Cute?
Anyone who is skilled in the art of judo knows that it should not be taken lightly. Although the name judo means the “gentle or yielding way,” an intense Judo […]
Jeremy Lin, Jubilee Project Promote ‘Acts of Love’ Campaign
The video producers behind the Jubilee Project have partnered again with basketball star Jeremy Lin and his foundation this time to inspire an “acts of love” campaign, which begins […]
NKorea Opens Up Its Marathon to Amateur Runner-Tourists
AP Photo: Runners at the Pyongyang marathon from 2013. The world’s most secretive country is opening up the streets of its capital city for runner-tourists from around the globe […]
Ryu’s 7-Inning Shutout Not Enough To Spoil Padres Season Opener
Hyun-Jin Ryu blanked the San Diego Padres for seven innings, but the bullpen and defensive errors turned a one-run lead in the eighth inning to a 3-1 loss for […]
Korean Curling Team Hit By Coach Abuse Allegations
South Korea’s governing body of curling will investigate coaches of the women’s national curling team who allegedly verbally abused their athletes, reports Yonhap News Agency. Five South Korean curlers, Kim […]
Ryu Gets Win as Dodgers Start Season in Australia
Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched five shutout innings and picked up the win in his first outing of the season, but he injured his toe in the process and is questionable […]
The Cutest Yuna Kim Impersonation Ever
When Yuna Kim fell short of defending her figure skating crown at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, an entire nation was outraged by the results. In fact, an online petition titled “Open […]
Leading Korea Skating Official Resigns After Sochi Disappointment
The Korean Skating Union’s vice chairman Jeon Myung-gyu resigned on Monday amid an investigation into why top short track skater Viktor Ahn decided to give up his citizenship and compete for Russia at […]
Chloe Kim Becomes Youngest World Snowboard Tour Overall Champion
Chloe Kim landed on the podium at the last major snowboarding event of the season, making her the youngest-ever World Snowboard Tour overall champion. Chloe, 13, came in third at the […]
Yuna Kim in Confirmed Relationship With Hockey Player
Story by Steve Han. Yikes! The Queen has found a King. Star figure skater Kim Yuna, known as “Queen Yuna,” is dating ice hockey player Kim Won-jung, her agency confirmed Thursday. […]
