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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 […]

Shohei Ohtani makes MLB history with first 50-homer, 50-steal season

Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season during the most spectacular game of a history-making career for the Los Angeles Dodgers star, going deep three times and swiping two bags on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Ohtani hit his 49th homer in […]

Tigers’ Stout out for season with hamstring injury

The Tigers, the 2024 regular-season champions in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), said Stout was diagnosed with a left hamstring injury that will keep him from pitching again this season. The Tigers, who clinched the best regular-season record on Tuesday, have six games remaining. Stout suffered the injury after delivering a pitch during Thursday’s game […]

Son Heung-min logs 127th cap, moves into tie for 4th on S. Korean list

South Korean captain Son Heung-min collected his 127th cap for the national team Tuesday, moving into a tie for fourth place on the country’s all-time list. Son was in the starting XI for the host South Korea in their World Cup qualifying match against China at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Son is now level with […]