[Sports Round-up] S. Korea aiming to go unbeaten in World Cup qualification for first time in 16 years

Time now to take a look at what's been happening in the world of sports.

Joining us in the studio is our sports editor, Paul Neat.

Hello, Paul.

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Let's begin with the South Korean national football team.

The Taeguk Warriors have qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

Yes, the 11th World Cup in a row.

An achievement that was met with a letter to the KFA from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, offering his congratulations.

Qualification was sealed via a 2-0 away win over Iraq on Thursday.

The task at hand now, with one more game to go, is to go unbeaten throughout World Cup qualification for the first time in 16 years.

The team's record stands at 10 wins and five draws.

Korea play against Kuwait in Seoul on Tuesday to see out the third round of qualifying.

Another win would also seal top spot in Group B.

But there is more to come.

In July, South Korea is hosting the EAFF E-1 Football Championship, then the September international break sees friendlies against the USA and Mexico in the U.S.

More friendlies will come in October and November, then the World Cup draw is made in December.

The World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico kicks off on 11th June 2026.

Lots to look forward to then.

Let's move on to badminton.

Yet another win for An Se-young.

Yes, this time the Indonesian Open.

Her fifth title of the year was won on Sunday in Jakarta.

An Se-young came from behind to beat Wang Zhiyi of China two sets to one.

Wang won the first match 21-13, but An roared back with wins in the last two sets -21-19, 21-15.

The world number one has now won five of the six competitions she's entered this year, missing only the Singapore Open after losing in the quarterfinals.

Moving on to athletics now.

Another win for high jumper Woo Sang-hyeok

That's right, he won the Diamond League event in Rome.

This is the sixth international competition victory in a row for the man they call the "Smile Jumper."

In the final on Sunday, Woo beat Oleh Doroshchuk of Ukraine.

Woo failed in his attempt to clear the 2-point-3-meter bar, but Doroshchuk was successful.

Woo cleared the 2-point-3-2 bar, but his rival failed, and failed with the 2-point-4 to seal the win for Woo Sang-hyeok.

2-point-3 meters was also his best of the season.

And finally, to baseball.

A milestone match for Kim Hye-seong.

That's right, he recorded his first three-base hit in MLB.

Kim batted 1-for-2 in a 7-3 win for the LA Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

The hit led to two runs being scored and allowed him to make it to third base.

Kim sent a line drive to the deep right field corner, to give the Dodgers a 3-zero lead at the time.

He also made something of a spectacular catch in center field in what was an all-around productive day.

The 26-year-old joined the Dodgers this year from the Kiwoom Heroes in the KBO League.

Alright, thanks for that, Paul.

See you next time.

Thank you.