With their Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in remaining on the bench, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have dropped their opening leg of the semifinals at the UEFA Champions League against Borussia Dortmund.Niclas Fullkrug’s 36th-minute goal was the difference […]
Sonny, Spurs blanked by Chelsea as Champions League hopes fade
Tottenham Hotspur and their Korean captain Son Heung-min have dropped their third straight match in the Premier League, as their hopes of qualifying for the top European club tournament faded further.Son played the entire match […]
Padres reportedly set to trade Korean reliever Go Woo-suk to Marlins
The San Diego Padres are reportedly set to trade their Korean relief pitcher Go Woo-suk to the Miami Marlins.Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Saturday morning that the Padres were nearing a deal to acquire All-Star […]
Chinese tourists opt for visa-free destinations, weak yen as Korea’s appeal wanes
During China’s Golden Week holiday, Korea is expected to see a decline in Chinese tourist numbers compared to pre-pandemic levels, travel agents said, as Chinese holidaymakers are increasingly favoring visa-free destinations and neighboring Japan, enticed […]
‘The Roundup: Punishment’ squeezing other films out of cinemas
The crime action franchise, “The Roundup: Punishment,” has quickly surpassed 4 million viewers within just five days of its release.Despite its success, there are growing concerns within the film industry about the overwhelming allocation of […]
Xdinary Heroes aims to ‘rock’ K-pop world with diverse musical palette
With K-pop’s worldwide acclaim, it’s easy to assume that Korean music is dominated entirely by idol pop groups.However, the six-member rock band Xdinary Heroes holds a different view. During a recent interview with The Korea […]
Late US veteran of Korean War honored at Capitol
A highly decorated U.S. veteran of the 1950-53 Korean War lied in honor at the Capitol in Washington on Monday, as U.S. lawmakers, military officials and others gathered to pay tribute to the hero.Retired Col. […]
Samsung Electronics Q1 operating profit soars; chip biz returns to profit
Samsung Electronics said Tuesday its operating profit shot up more than tenfold in the first quarter, with its chip business shifting to the black for the first time in five quarters.The world’s largest mobile phone […]
Main opposition leader asks president to change policy direction
Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Jae-myung urged President Yoon Suk Yeol to reconsider his approach to governing and state affairs, during their first-ever official meeting on Monday.Lee also called on the president to […]
Vietnam Phu Quoc Vaccine Passport Study
Vietnam’s key decision-making body, the Politburo, has asked for a study on the feasibility of a vaccine-tourism system to allow international travelers to visit the tourist destination Phu Quoc, local media reported. Phu Quoc, part […]