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Multi-Sport Events17 Dec 2025, 06:01 from News1Organization mentioned: KSOC
Korean professional baseball saw record-breaking attendance, exceeding 12.3 million fans. The LG Twins secured their second consecutive championship, while the Hanwha Eagles reached the Korean Series for the first time in 19 years, led by MVP Cody Ponce, who has since joined the MLB. In a surprising turn of events, Ryu Seung-min, a former Olympic table tennis champion, defeated Kee Heung LEE to become the new president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC), promising reforms including term limits and modernized elections. Volleyball star Kim Yeon-kyung concluded her illustrious career with a championship and MVP awards. Finally, Hyundai Capital achieved a historic treble, winning the cup, regular league, and championship series.
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Multi-Sport Events22 Aug 2025, 10:32 from YonhapPerson mentioned: Seung Min RYU
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has approached the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) to gauge interest in hosting the 2029 Winter Asian Games, as Saudi Arabia faces difficulties in constructing the necessary facilities. Seung Min RYU reported the inquiry to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which is now reviewing the feasibility of hosting the Games.
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Multi-Sport Events24 Jul 2025, 14:03 from News1Person mentioned: Seung Min RYUOrganization mentioned: KSOC
The 2025 Asian Roller Skating Championships commenced in Jecheon, South Korea. The opening ceremony was held at Jecheon Gymnasium, with an opening declaration by Ahn Sung-guk, Head of the Jecheon Sports Council. Hwang Chang, President of World Skate Asia (WSA), wished for a successful event, while Kim Chang-kyu, Mayor of Jecheon, welcomed the athletes from 19 Asian countries. Seung Min RYU, President of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, also attended. The championships will run until July 29, featuring seven events across six venues in Jecheon.
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Multi-Sport Events4 Jul 2025, 16:12 from SBSPerson mentioned: Seung Min RYUOrganization mentioned: KSOC
The Republic of Korea held a ceremony for its delegation to the 32nd Rhine-Ruhr Summer Universiade, aiming to maintain its top 3 position. Seung Min RYU, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, along with other sports leaders, encouraged the 313-member delegation, which includes 227 athletes competing in 13 sports. The Universiade, organized by FISU, will take place from July 16-27 in six German cities. Korea aims to replicate its success from the 2023 Chengdu Universiade, where it secured third place with 17 gold, 18 silver, and 23 bronze medals.
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Multi-Sport Events15 Mar 2025, 09:37 from Chosun
The 2025 World Women's Curling Championship is held in Uijeongbu from March 15-23, featuring 13 countries and serving as a qualifier for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The Korean national team, '5G', fresh from their Asian Winter Games victory, will compete. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism YOO In-chon and Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Seung Min RYU will attend the Korea-Japan match on the opening day. Minister YOO plans to inspect the venue and hold a 'Winter Sports Cooperation Meeting' with officials and coaches.