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Pyongyang erects blockades along inter-Korean railways
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Blackpink's Rose and Bruno Mars' 'APT' sparks surge in related stocks
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FT Island's Choi Min-hwan under investigation for allegedly soliciting prostitution
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[From the Scene] How robotics reflect shift in S. Korea's food industry
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Opposition slams Yoon's suggestion to send offensive weapons to Ukraine
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[Exclusive] Korean adoptee sisters meet for the first time in 39 years
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Yoon calls for measures to protect Koreans amid escalating Iran-Israel conflicts
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Korea to regulate cross-border trading of crypto
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N. Korea says troop dispatch to Russia, if true, falls in line with int'l law
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N. Korea slams Seoul-Washington joint air exercise
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Kim Min-jae scores 1st goal for Bayern in win
South Korean football defender Kim Min-jae has scored his first goal for the German side Bayern Munich. The center back headed in a corner taken by Aleksandar Pavlovic in the 63rd minute to round out the scoring in Bayern's 3-0 win over VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena in Munich on Sunday. Kim also assisted the second of Harry Kane's two goals in the 55th minute for his first helper in the Bundesliga. Bayern, going for their 12th consecutive Bundesliga title, improved to 35 points, four
SoccerDec. 18, 2023
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LG Twins' drought-ending KBO title voted top S. Korean sports story of 2023 by journalists
The LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization, one of the most beloved teams in South Korean professional sports, ended their 29-year title drought in 2023, finally giving their aggrieved fan base much to cheer about. The Twins reached the pinnacle of South Korean baseball by edging out the KT Wiz for the Korean Series title, and their championship run was voted the No. 1 sports story of the year in Yonhap News Agency's annual survey of 55 South Korean newspapers and broadcasters. Sports
BaseballDec. 18, 2023
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Teen short tracker Kim Gil-li completes 1,500m sweep at ISU World Cup on home ice
South Korean teenager Kim Gil-li completed her sweep of women's 1,500-meter titles at the International Skating Union (ISU) World Cup Short Track Speed Skating on home ice Sunday. Kim won the second of two 1,500m finals at Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul on Sunday, some 24 hours after winning the first one, with a time of 2:23.746. Kristen Santos-Griswold of the United States finished second in 2:23.968, followed by Hanne Desmet of Belgium in 2:24.283. The 19-year-old has never previously won t
More SportsDec. 17, 2023
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Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo takes lessons learned from legendary father to MLB
As South Korean outfielder Lee Jung-hoo was being introduced as the newest member of the San Francisco Giants, his father Lee Jong-beom, one of the greatest players in South Korean baseball history, was thrust into the spotlight. The proud dad watched from the first row as his 25-year-old son held his introductory press conference at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Friday (local time). The junior Lee signed a six-year, US$113 million contract with the Giants this week, one year after winning t
BaseballDec. 16, 2023
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Samsung Lions sign ex-MLB, NPB player MacKinnon
The Samsung Lions announced Friday they have acquired former major league infielder David MacKinnon. MacKinnon, who also has experience in Japan, signed for US$1 million, the maximum amount for first-year foreign players in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). The one-year deal includes a $100,000 signing bonus. MacKinnon, 29, was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the 32nd round in 2017 and made his major league debut with them in 2022. He was waived later in the same year and then picked
BaseballDec. 15, 2023
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S. Korean stars cruise through early stages at ISU World Cup Short Track
South Korean stars breezed through the opening phases of the International Skating Union World Cup Short Track Speed Skating in Seoul on Friday. There were few upsets on Day 1 of the three-day competition at Mokdong Ice Rink in the capital city. Kim Gil-li, who leads all female skaters this season with 615 World Cup points, won Heat 3 in the quarterfinals of the first 1,500-meter race and then finished first in Heat 1 in the second 1,500m race. The top three skaters from each of the six heats,
More SportsDec. 15, 2023
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Sports and politics, not the most ideal mix in public's eyes
South Korean soccer hero Park Ji-sung recently denied speculations that he would join the ruling People Power Party, saying that he would "appreciate it if such propositions did not take place in the future." "I never even imagined becoming a politician, and I don't even feel the slightest need to imagine such a thing. ... I was shocked that such speculation even exists," the former Manchester United midfielder said Thursday. He was responding to a media report last mont
More SportsDec. 15, 2023
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Pohang Steelers name club legend Park Tae-ha as new head coach
Pohang Steelers announced Friday they have named club legend Park Tae-ha as their new head coach. The K League 1 club said Park, 55, has agreed to a two-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Park spent his entire playing career with Pohang, from 1991 to 2001. During his time, Pohang won the 1992 K League title, the 1996 FA Cup and captured consecutive Asian Football Confederation Champions League titles in 1996-1997 and 1997-1998 seasons. Park served as team captain from 1998 to 200
SoccerDec. 15, 2023
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FIFA takes down controversial Japanese flag in promo image
FIFA recently changed one of its promotional images for the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023, after South Korean fans complained over the controversial "Rising Sun" flag design in it. The image, posted on FIFA World Cup's official Instagram account, introduces the Urawa Red Diamond, participating in the event as the winners of the 2022 AFC Champions league. South Koreans, however, took issues with what appeared to be a Rising Sun flag in the background. Upon a flurry of comme
SoccerDec. 14, 2023
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3 out of 4 K League clubs reach knockouts at AFC Champions League
Three out of four South Korean sides competing at Asia's top club football tournament have reached the knockout phase, with the one team missing the party by a tiny margin. Ulsan Hyundai FC, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers of the K League 1 have advanced to the round of 16 at the Asian Football Confederation Champions League, while Incheon United, also representing the K League 1, were sent packing this week. There were 10 groups of four in the group stage, with clubs in "We
SoccerDec. 14, 2023
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K League 1 champions Ulsan Hyundai FC renamed Ulsan HD FC for new season
Ulsan Hyundai FC, two-time reigning champions in the top South Korean football league, will be called Ulsan HD FC beginning in 2024. Ulsan announced Wednesday night that rebranding is in line with the recent name change of the club's corporate owner to HD Hyundai. Ulsan celebrated their 40th anniversary in South Korean football in 2023 by capturing their second consecutive title in the top-flight K League 1. It was Ulsan's fourth championship overall. According to the club, the rebrand
More SportsDec. 14, 2023
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S. Korean int'l Hwang In-beom scores 1st Champions League goal in loss
South Korean national team midfielder Hwang In-beom finally has his first goal in the UEFA Champions League, though he won't get a chance to add to that total this season with his club Crvena zvezda eliminated. Hwang scored a goal and set up another in the Serbian side's 3-2 loss to Manchester City in the teams' final Group G match of the top European club competition in Belgrade on Wednesday. Crvena zvezda had already been eliminated from knockout contention after their 2-1 loss
SoccerDec. 14, 2023
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Inspired by fan's gift, star KBO outfielder captures 1st Golden Glove
While playing for the Doosan Bears in 2017, outfielder Park Kun-woo enjoyed his best offensive season of his Korea Baseball Organization career. Park batted .366/.424/.582 with 20 home runs and 20 steals. He also smacked 40 doubles as part of his 177 hits. All of those numbers remain Park's career highs to this day. Somehow, they weren't good enough to bring Park his first Golden Glove, which, despite the word 'glove' in its name, is typically given to the best offensive play
BaseballDec. 12, 2023
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World No. 1 An Se-young named world's top female badminton player for 2023
South Korean badminton stars An Se-young and Seo Seung-jae have been named the world's best players for the year 2023. The Badminton World Federation honored An and Seo as its Female and Male Player of the Year awards winners at its year-end ceremony in Hangzhou, China, Monday night. An, who climbed to world No. 1 in July at age 21, won her first career Asian Games gold medal in the same city of Hangzhou in October while battling through a knee injury in the final. The BWF recognized athlet
More SportsDec. 12, 2023
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Bears catcher Yang Eui-ji wins 9th Golden Glove, 1 shy of KBO record
Doosan Bears catcher Yang Eui-ji captured his ninth career Golden Glove on Monday, moving within one of tying the record in the Korea Baseball Organization. Yang collected 214 out of 291 votes cast by members of KBO media, beating out LG Twins backstop Park Dong-won, who earned 63 votes. Yang has won a record eight Golden Gloves as catcher and one as designated hitter. Only Lee Seung-yuop, former Samsung Lions slugger and Yang's current manager with the Bears, has won more Golden Gloves tha
BaseballDec. 11, 2023
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Tottenham's Son Heung-min nets 10th goal of season in win over Newcastle
Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur has reached double digits in goals for the eighth consecutive Premier League season. Son netted his 10th goal of the 2022-2023 campaign in a 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday. The skipper for Spurs also collected two assists in the win, the club's first in five matches. Tottenham also snapped their three-match losing skid at home. Son, voted the Man of the Match, has now scored at least 10 goals in his eight
SoccerDec. 11, 2023
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Police question eyewitnesses concerning 'blackmail' of MLB player
South Korean police investigating legal complaints filed by San Diego Padres' infielder Kim Ha-seong, who has alleged that he is being blackmailed over a fight that occurred two years ago, have been questioning witnesses including local professional baseball players who were present at the fight. According to Seoul Gangnam Police Station on Saturday, officials have called in for questioning several acquaintances of Kim, including teammates from when he played with the Kiwoom Heroes of the K
BaseballDec. 10, 2023
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Hanwha Eagles re-sign pitcher Pena
The Hanwha Eagles announced Saturday they will bring back right-hander Felix Pena for his third season in South Korea. The Eagles said Pena agreed to a new one-year deal worth up to $1.05 million. The Dominican right-hander will receive $650,000 in salary and a $200,000 signing bonus and can earn up to $200,000 more in incentives. Pena first joined the Korea Baseball Organization, specifically the Hanwha Eagles, mid-season in 2022 as a replacement for Nick Kingham, achieving a 5-4 win-loss recor
BaseballDec. 9, 2023
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Footballer Hwang's sister-in-law indicted for disclosing his private videos
A sister-in-law of football player Hwang Ui-jo was indicted Friday on charges of exposing his intimate videos online and threatening to make more revelations, officials said. The wife of Hwang's elder brother is accused of sharing intimate photos and videos of him spending time with women on Instagram in June, pretending to be a former lover of Hwang. She also claimed the South Korea forward had slept with several women and inflicted damage on them, threatening Hwang through text message to
Social AffairsDec. 8, 2023
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MLB player in dispute over assault accusation
Kim Ha-seong of the San Diego Padres is embroiled in a dispute over allegations that he assaulted his former staff, with the Gold Glove-winning utility player claiming that he was blackmailed for a mere scuffle. It has been reported Thursday that the 28-year-old has filed charges for blackmail against Im Hye-dong, a retired baseball player who was briefly on Kim's team when they played for the Nexon Heroes in the Korean Baseball League. Im retaliated by telling the local media that he had b
BaseballDec. 8, 2023