South Korea sees growing sports enthusiasm -- boosted by women

Baseball and soccer attendance surges, with TV shows spurring participation

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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

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.

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