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Hanwha Eagles Lost A Winning Game Against Samsung Lions.
Apr 15, 2026 Woojin Nam biz.chosun.com On April 14, there was a KBO game between Hanwha Eagles and Samsung Lions. Hanwha Eagles’ starting pitcher was Moon Dong ju and Samsung Lions’ starting pitcher was Choi Won tae. In the beginning of the game, Perlaza and Kang Baek-ho got a hit to take a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the 4th inning, Hanwha Eagles scored 2 more runs on a squeeze bunt, and a sacrifice fly. Moon Dong ju pitched 5 scoreless innings, recording 6 strike outs. Samsu
Woojin Nam
Apr 15
Tottenham Falls Into The Relegation Zone
Apr 15, 2026 Matheus P. Oliveira www.chosun.com Tottenham Hotspur have fallen to the Premier League relegation zone after a disappointing run of results, marking a shocking turn in their season. The team has struggled to win games and is now at risk of dropping to the second tier of English football, the EFL Championship. A long winless streak, injuries to key players, and inconsistent performances have all contributed to their fall to the relegation zone. With few games left
Matheus P. Oliveira
Apr 15
Book Review: Frankenstein
Apr 14, 2026 Seoyeon Kim ragglefragglereviews.com What if the real monster is not the one who is created, but the one who creates? Frankenstein is often remembered as a dark gothic tale about a scientist and his terrifying creation. However, Mary Shelley crafts something far more complex: a novel that quietly unsettles the reader by refusing to give clear answers. Instead, it leaves behind questions, about humanity, morality, and responsibility, that feel uncomfortably releva
Seoyeon Kim
Apr 14
Two Firefighters Die After Being Trapped in Wando Cold Storage Fire
Apr 13, 2026 Doyoung Lim en.sedaily.com A massive fire broke out in a cold storage warehouse in Wando Sunday, leaving two firefighters found dead during the rescue operations, according to the authorities. The fire started at around 8:25 a.m. at a fisheries processing company’s warehouse in the county of Wando, South Jeolla Province, prompting authorities to mobilize more than 100 firefighters. The fire was extinguished at around 11:25 a.m.; however, during the suppression pr
Doyoung Lim
Apr 13
Prominent Members in the Asian Wealthy Families: Samsung and Hyundai
Apr 13, 2026 Eunyo Hwang en.sedaily.com Recently in South Korea, it was identified that Samsung and Hyundai are each in the 3rd and 16th places in the Asian Wealthy Families. This fact is gathering attention and momentum among citizens, as both businesses are two of the biggest contributors to the nation’s economic growth. As of April 2025, Bloomberg had collected data with regard to individuals’ or businesses’ properties to determine the ‘Top 20 High-Rank Clans in Asia,’ wit
Eunyo Hwang
Apr 13
KBL Rocked by Allegations of Intentional Loss
Apr 13, 2026 Joanne Lee www.chosun.com On April 8, the Korean Basketball League (KBL) became embroiled in a controversy over an alleged lack of effort during a game. Jeon Hee-chul, head coach of Seoul SK Knights and a central figure in the incident, was fined 5 million won by the KBL Financial Committee. The controversy began during the final regular-season game on April 8 between Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters and Seoul SK Knights. This game not only marked the end of th
Joanne Lee
Apr 13
South Korea Pushes for Safe Passage of Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Apr 13, 2026 Dogeon Lim www.koreatimes.co.kr South Korea is working to secure the safe passage of its ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Currently, 26 Korean-flagged vessels and 180 crew members remain stuck in the strategic waterway due to ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. According to government officials, President Lee Jae Myung ordered a review of possible humanitarian aid to Iran as a diplomatic e
Dogeon Lim
Apr 13
Hana, GS Partner on AI Infrastructure
Apr 8, 2026 Eunyo Hwang en.sedaily.com In South Korea, a new partnership between major financial and construction firms signals a shift in how large-scale industrial projects may be funded and developed. Hana Financial Group announced on April 8 that it has entered a strategic agreement with GS Engineering & Construction to support emerging industries, particularly those tied to digital infrastructure. The collaboration reflects a broader effort to redirect capital toward sec
Eunyo Hwang
Apr 8
Jeonbuk FC Beats Ulsan HD 2-0
Apr 7, 2026 Matheus P. Oliveira biz.chosun.com On April 4th, 2026, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC played against Ulsan Hyundai FC in the Jeonju World Cup Stadium. Jeonbuk and Ulsan have shared a strong rivalry for the past few years, as both clubs have been dominating the K League, and both teams are owned by the Hyundai company. Because of this, a lot of fans call it the “Hyundai derby”. This match was very special because it was the 100th time that the Hyundai Derby was being pl
Matheus P. Oliveira
Apr 7
Book Review: Jamong Salgu Club
Apr 4, 2026 Seoyeon Kim product.kyobobook.co.kr Not strongly recommended. While the book attempts to explore serious themes such as youth, pain, and the desire to live, it sometimes feels like it treats the topic of suicide too lightly or too casually. Although it is readable and emotionally engaging at moments, I personally found it difficult to fully recommend. Jamong Salgu Club is not a simple coming-of-age story. It deals with heavy issues such as depression, abuse, isola
Seoyeon Kim
Apr 6
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