[Editorial] No turning back

Last Thursday, the government announced a plan to supply more than 230,000 housing units in the Seoul metropolitan area. However, Yongsan Park was not included in the plan. On the same day, Ha Joon-kyung, senior presidential secretary for economic growth, said in a radio interview following the announcement of the real estate measures that "it is necessary to provide housing on the Yongsan Park site." The following day, Land Minister Kim Yun-duk said at a press briefing, "Limiting the discussion

2026-08-20 05:30:03:00

[Editorial] Clean house at KFA

The nation had high expectations for the national team heading into the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Korea fielded what was widely regarded as its strongest-ever squad, led by world-class players such as Son Heung-min, Kim Min-jae and Lee Kang-in. Group A, which included South Korea, was considered relatively weak except for co-host Mexico. However, at this World Cup, which for the first time featured an expanded 48-team field with 32 teams progressing to the next stage, South

2026-06-30 05:30:00:00

Ryu Hae-ran finishes 2nd place at the Kroger Queen City Championship

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran finished runner-up at the Kroger Queen City Championship on Sunday. In the final round at Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati, Ryu recorded six birdies, one bogey, and one double bogey to shoot a 3-under-par round. She finished with a total score of 10-under-par 270, ending two strokes behind Lottie Woad, who won at 12-under-par 268. Ryu, who debuted on the LPGA Tour in 2023, was seeking the fourth victory of her professional career but ultimately fell short. Starting

2026-05-18 16:57:04:00

Asian Games may move to odd years from 2030

The Asian Games are being considered for a shift from even-numbered to odd-numbered years, following recommendations from the International Olympic Committee. If the proposal is approved, the 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games would proceed as scheduled. However, subsequent editions, Doha 2030 and Riyadh 2034, would be pushed back by one year to 2031 and 2035, respectively. The move, however, raises concerns over a potential 5-year gap between the 2026 Games and the rescheduled Doha edition in 2031.

2026-04-27 12:54:06:00