Month: September 2024

Ilyuchenko unmoved by Lingard’s loss: “It could have been me”

“No! Anything can happen in soccer, I could have missed it.” Ilyuchenko shrugged off the fact that his strike partner Jesse Lingard missed a penalty that he could have taken. Seoul defeated Suwon FC 1-0 at home in the 32nd round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 at Seoul World Cup Stadium on […]

Gwangju’s hope for 100 K League games “I will not lose my focus”

Gwangju FC’s midfielder Jung Ho-yeon has reached the 100-match milestone in his K League career. Jeong Ho-yeon reached the 100-match milestone in his K League career when he started against Gimcheon in the 32nd round of the Hana Bank K League 1 at the Gimcheon Sports Complex on March 28. Jung Ho-yeon graduated from Gwangju […]

Narrating Korean life – Part 3

Autumn in Korea is magical. You can even smell it coming, walking the streets late at night. Barbeque joints, chicken houses, and all sorts of other cafes, bakeries, and places selling food and booze finally open their doors and windows, putting customers out in the road. People no longer run from building to building seeking […]

North Koreans increasingly unhappy with their leadership: Heritage Foundation founder

North Koreans are growing increasingly dissatisfied with their leadership and admire the democracy and economic success enjoyed by South Koreans, according to Edwin Feulner, founder of the U.S. think tank The Heritage Foundation, Saturday. Feulner, who referred to the North Korean regime as a “prison north of the 38th parallel,” said North Koreans are deprived […]

Movie posters fade away as collectibles take center stage at theaters

Movie theaters are reducing the use of posters and tickets due to environmental concerns and technological advancements. Where once posters were readily available for moviegoers to take home, these spots are now filled with a variety of collectibles instead. An official from Lotte Cinema said, “According to the amended Resource Recycling Act, as of Nov. […]

Jung Seung-hyun’s own goal affects family, wife harassed by trolls

South Korean national football team player Jung Seung-hyun’s own goal has sparked backlash that extends to his family, with some fans leaving malicious comments on his wife’s social media accounts. South Korea secured a 3-1 victory against Oman in the second match of Group B of the AFC third-round qualifiers for the 2026 North and […]