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17 Sept 2026

Table tennis star Shin Yu-bin and veteran rower Kim Dong-yong will carry South Korea’s flag at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games opening ceremony, while archer Kim Woo-jin and shooter Lee Bo-na will serve as delegation co-captains.

16 Sept 2026

South Korea's men's basketball team has turned a difficult buildup into an unbeaten Asian Games run, defeating Jordan 114-80 to reach the semifinals as captain Lee Seoung-hyun credits criticism with strengthening the squad.

16 Sept 2026

A new two-day trail running festival near Seoul will offer four race distances, including routes toward the UNESCO-listed Namhansanseong fortress, as organizers seek to attract both experienced runners and families.

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