SportsSouth Korea sees growing sports enthusiasm -- boosted by women
Baseball and soccer attendance surges, with TV shows spurring participation
Kim Ji-hong takes part in practice for the Rak Ladies futsal team in Seoul. Futsal and other sports in South Korea are seeing booms in attendance and participation. (Photo by David D. Lee)
DAVID D. LEE, Contributing writer
November 17, 2024 19:10 JST
GWANGJU, South Korea -- South Korea is in the midst of a surge in sports interest, ranging from traditional mainstays like professional baseball and soccer to newer physical activities such as the futsal -- with female participation driving much of the increase.