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Japan rallies to defeat South Korea 8-6 in World Baseball Classic Pool C thriller
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Defending champion Japan overcame a 3-0 early deficit to beat South Korea 8-6 in Pool C play at Tokyo Dome on March 7, 2026, blasting four home runs—including two from Seiya Suzuki and one from Shohei Ohtani—before pulling ahead for good in the seventh. South Korea, after routing Czechia 11-4 earlier, suffered its first loss of the tournament.
Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno recently highlighted ongoing reforms to improve business ease in the Philippines and attract Korean investments. He attended a seminar discussing customs procedures and other regulations. South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa emphasized strengthening ties between the two nations.
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Kevin Quiambao has been named Rookie of the Year in the Korean Basketball League for the 2025-26 season. He posted strong averages to guide the Goyang Sono Skygunners to the playoffs for the first time in team history. The former La Salle star follows in the footsteps of fellow Filipinos RJ Abarrientos and JD Cagulangan.
Manager Ryu Ji-hyun's South Korean team starts its World Baseball Classic Pool C schedule against Czechia in Tokyo, pursuing a quarterfinal berth for the first time in 17 years since reaching the 2009 final. The squad relies on young sluggers and experienced hitters to overcome past early exits.
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Amid a sudden deterioration in Sino-Japanese relations, Chinese tourists originally planning to visit Japan instead opted for Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday. The nine-day period, from February 15 to Monday, filled hotels in Korea and provided relief to its sluggish domestic economy. A 22-year-old from Sichuan province, Tang, said his family decided to stay in Seoul after being unable to refund tickets for onward travel to Japan.
The Indian women's hockey team secured a 4-2 victory over Korea in the Super 4 stage of the Women's Asia Cup 2025, maintaining their undefeated streak after completing the group stages. This win positions India strongly in the tournament held in an unspecified location.