Go Woo-suk Says No to LG Twins

May 5, 2026, 10:16
South KoreaSports

Introduction

Go Woo-suk is a baseball player. He played for the LG Twins. Now he plays in the USA. The LG Twins asked him to come back to Korea, but he said no.

Main Body

The LG Twins need a new pitcher. Their player, You Young-chan, has a hurt arm. He cannot play. A team leader went to the USA to talk to Go Woo-suk. He wanted Go to return to Korea. Go Woo-suk wants to play in the Major Leagues. This is the best league in the world. He wants to try hard and get a spot on the main team. He does not want to go home yet. Go played for different teams in the USA. Now he plays for the Detroit Tigers in the minor leagues. He is playing well. The LG Twins say they understand his choice.

Conclusion

Go Woo-suk stays in the USA. The LG Twins must find a new pitcher.

Learning

⚡ The 'WANT' Power-Up

In this story, we see how to talk about desires and goals using want. It is the simplest way to express a wish in English.

1. The Basic Pattern Person → want → thing/action

  • He wants to play. (Action)
  • He wants a spot. (Thing)

2. The 'No' Version (Negatives) To say you don't desire something, add does not (or doesn't) before want.

  • He does not want to go home. →\rightarrow He is happy where he is.

3. Quick Vocabulary Shift Look at how these words change the meaning of the goal:

  • Try hard →\rightarrow Put in a lot of effort.
  • Return →\rightarrow Go back to a place.
  • Choice →\rightarrow The decision you make.

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
a person who plays a sport
Example:The player scored the winning goal.
asked (v.)
to request or inquire
Example:She asked for a cup of tea.
back (adv.)
return to a previous place or state
Example:He will come back after the meeting.
home (n.)
the place where one lives
Example:She likes to relax at home.
different (adj.)
not the same
Example:They have different opinions.
understand (v.)
to grasp the meaning of
Example:I understand the instructions.
find (v.)
to discover or locate
Example:Can you find the key?
pitcher (n.)
a baseball player who throws the ball
Example:The pitcher threw a fastball.
league (n.)
an organized group of teams
Example:They play in the local league.
minor (adj.)
not major; lower level
Example:He played in the minor leagues.