South Korea Little League World Series 2026: Asia-Pacific Champions
West Seoul (B) Little League from Seoul, South Korea, clinched the Asia-Pacific Region title on July 4, 2026. The team earned the fourth international ticket to the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series, presented by T-Mobile.
South Korea beat Hung-Yeh Little League from Taitung County, Chinese Taipei, 3-1 in the championship game. They went through the entire Asia-Pacific Region Tournament without a single loss, finishing 6-0.
West Seoul (B) Little League – Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Team | West Seoul (B) Little League |
| City | Seoul, South Korea |
| Region | Asia-Pacific |
| Region Tournament Record | 6-0 |
| Championship Game Result | Beat Hung-Yeh Little League (Chinese Taipei) 3-1 |
| League LLWS Appearances | 2nd (first appearance was in 2017) |
| Country LLWS Appearances | 8th overall |
| South Korea’s First Appearance | 1984 |
| South Korea Last Appearance | 2019 |
| First Game at LLWS 2026 | August 19 at 5:00 PM ET vs Canada Region at Volunteer Stadium on ESPN |
| League Charter Since | West Seoul (B): 2019 |
6-0
Region Record
8th
Country Appearance
3
Championship Wins
1984
First Appearance
South Korea’s Little League World Series History
South Korea has one of the strongest records in LLWS international history. This is their eighth trip to Williamsport. Their first came in 1984, when they immediately made their presence known by winning the championship.
South Korea won back-to-back titles in 1984 and 1985. They returned to win again in 2014. No other country has matched that level of early dominance in the tournament’s international bracket.
| Year | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Champions | First LLWS appearance for South Korea |
| 1985 | Champions | Back-to-back title |
| 2014 | Champions | Third championship win |
| Two Appearances | Runner-Up | Two runner-up finishes in previous appearances |
| 2017 | Participated | West Seoul Little League’s first appearance as a league |
| 2019 | Participated | Most recent appearance before 2026 |
| 2026 | Qualified | West Seoul (B) Little League – Asia-Pacific champions |
Notable: South Korea’s three championship wins in 1984, 1985, and 2014 place them among the most decorated countries in LLWS international history. Their 2026 squad returns to Williamsport for the first time since 2019.
When Does South Korea Play at the 2026 LLWS?
West Seoul (B) Little League opens the 2026 LLWS on the first day of the tournament. They play the Canada Region winner at Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
| Game Date | Wednesday, August 19, 2026 |
| Time | 5:00 PM ET |
| Stadium | Little League Volunteer Stadium, South Williamsport, PA |
| Opponent | Canada Region winner |
| Broadcast | ESPN live |
Watch live: South Korea’s opening game airs live on ESPN on August 19 at 5:00 PM ET. The 2026 LLWS runs August 19 through August 30 at Howard J. Lamade Stadium and Little League Volunteer Stadium in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Where South Korea Fits in the 2026 LLWS
South Korea is the fourth international team to clinch a spot at the 2026 LLWS. The tournament features 20 teams total – 10 from the United States and 10 from the international bracket.
The Asia-Pacific Region is one of the most competitive international brackets in Little League history. Chinese Taipei, Japan, and South Korea have historically dominated it. South Korea’s 6-0 run through the 2026 Asia-Pacific Region Tournament signals they arrived in strong form.
West Seoul (B) Little League earned its charter in 2019. This is only their second LLWS appearance as a league. Their first came in 2017. The 2026 squad builds on that foundation with a perfect regional record.
Conclusion
West Seoul (B) Little League from Seoul, South Korea, is heading to Williamsport. They clinched the Asia-Pacific Region title with a 6-0 record and a 3-1 win over Chinese Taipei. South Korea makes its eighth LLWS appearance and first since 2019. They open on August 19 at 5:00 PM ET against the Canada Region on ESPN.
