It was the country’s first win at the tournament since 1985.
The Great Lakes Team won the U.S. title, but lost 8-4 to South Korea in the championship baseball game.
Shin Dong-wan hit a solo home run during the fifth inning of the championship game held in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, giving South Korea a 4-1 lead.
South Korea advanced to the final, after defeating Japan 12-3 in the international championship game at the Little League World Series Saturday.
The world series, a baseball tournament for children aged 11 to 13 years old, is held every August in South Williamsport.
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Park Sae-jin
swatchsjp@ajunews.com
