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ITTF postpones Busan’s World Championships amid sharp rise in Korean coronavirus cases
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has postponed its 2020 World Team Championships in Busan as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in South Korea rose to close to 1,000 today (Tuesday)
Coronavirus latest: Korea and Iran sports seasons hit, PSG messages support, and more
A raft of sports events in Korea have been cancelled or put under threat after a spike in coronavirus cases in the country
Coronavirus latest – Serie A games off, Asean Para Games postponed, Tokyo dismisses London suggestion, and more
Four Italian Serie A football matches were postponed at the weekend after an outbreak of coronavirus cases in the north of the country
Road Fighting Championship announces first event in Indonesia
South Korean mixed martial arts promoter Road Fighting Championship has announced its first event in Indonesia
Kakao VX raises money for virtual golf business
Korean virtual and augmented reality experiences company Kakao VX has raised KRW20bn ($17m) to expand its golf business
Samsung launches smartphone for Tokyo 2020 athletes
Korean mobile device manufacturer Samsung has announced a special edition of its latest smartphone, the Galaxy S20+5G, that will only be available for Tokyo 2020 Olympic athletes
Hana Bank backs Busan’s ITTF Team World Championships
Hana Bank, a subsidiary of the Seoul-based Hana Financial Group, has been announced as the title sponsor of this year’s World Team Table Tennis Championships, which will take place from March 22-29 in B…
Shinhan Investment sponsors PBA Tour finals
Finance firm Shinhan Investment has agreed to sponsor the finals of South Korea's 2019-20 men's and women's Professional Billiards Association Tours
Shinhan Donghae Open moves from South Korea to Japan
This year's Shinhan Donghae Open Asian Tour golf tournament will take place in Japan, instead of its usual venue in South Korea
KB Financial Group to sponsor Korea’s Legacy Cup ice hockey tournament
Korean financial service firm KB Financial Group is sponsoring the Legacy Cup 2020, an international friendly ice hockey tournament taking place in Gangneung, Korea this week
ITTF targets China with LD Sports deal
The International Table Tennis Federation has agreed a sponsorship deal with Chinese sports content, marketing and entertainment platform LD Sports
KBO agrees record Korean media-rights deal
The Korea Baseball Organisation has agreed a domestic media rights deal with the country's three main free-to-air broadcasters worth KRW54bn ($45m) per season for the four seasons from 2020 to 2023, according…
CJ ENM acquires AFC rights in South Korea
Media group CJ ENM has acquired the rights in South Korea for Asian Football Confederation properties in the 2021-24 cycle, in a deal brokered by the DDMC Fortis agency
Singapore Open tees off ambitious Asian women’s golf investment by Hana Financial Group
Korean finance firm Hana Financial Group is title sponsoring a new women’s golf tournament in Singapore this year, as part of an ambitious wider plan to create an Asian women’s series and ranking.
Nike and Coca-Cola deals take Korean FA sponsorship income to $34m
The Korean Football Association's annual sponsorship income will reach nearly $34m (€31m) after its latest round of deals, according to the Chosun Ilbo newspaper.
Lagardère Sports adds Korean rising star to golf portfolio
The Lagardère Sports agency has added Im Sung-jae, the rookie of the year on the men’s 2019 PGA Tour, to the roster of professional golfers that it represents.
Kakao launches golf streaming section on internet portal Daum
Korean internet services firm Kakao has launched a new golf media section, including live streaming coverage of major tours, on its online portal Daum
NBA 2K League qualifying event set for Seoul
Basketball gaming competition the NBA 2K League is hosting a qualifying event for its 2020 League Draft in Seoul, South Korea on January 20 and 21