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Park Jun-young looks to make Doosan Bears shortstop spot his own

With about 300 games spread over six partial KBO seasons under his belt, Doosan Bears shortstop Park Jun-young is trying to lock down an everyday job at age 27.

2025-03-14

Hong Myung-bo eyeing Jens Castrop for Korean national team

Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo discussed the potential naturalization of multiracial German midfielder Jens Castrop during his squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Monday

2025-03-12

Warm Jeju drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' to take viewers through four seasons of life

Netflix’s upcoming series “When Life Gives You Tangerines,” starring IU and Park Bo-gum, is more than just a simple love story, according to director Kim Won-suk.

2025-03-07

Former President Park Geun-hye tells PPP to 'stay united' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling

Former President Park Geun-hye called for the ruling People Power Party (PPP) to stay united and fulfill its responsibilities despite challenges from the opposition-controlled political landscape on Monday.

2025-03-03

PPP leadership to visit former President Park Geun-hye ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling

The leadership of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) was set to pay a courtesy visit to former President Park Geun-hye on Monday, party officials said, ahead of the Constitutional Court's ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

2025-03-03

Ex-martial law commander Park An-su placed on compulsory leave of absence

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Park An-su has been placed under a compulsory leave of absence Tuesday over his alleged role as martial law commander, the Defense Ministry said.

2025-02-25

DP politician says South Korea must recognize North Korea as 'nuclear power'

Rep. Park Jie-won proposed recognizing North Korea as a nuclear state, prompting criticism from the People Power Party. The Democratic Party distanced itself from Park, calling his views personal.

2025-02-21

Seoul asks U.S. to exclude Korea from new tariff scheme

Korea's Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won has filed a request with the U.S. government to leave Korea out of its new import tariff plans, highlighting the Korea-U.S. FTA that has been in place for over a decade, the Trade Ministry said.

2025-02-21

Court orders retrial of ex-spy chief who assassinated Park Chung Hee in 1979

The Seoul High Court said Wednesday that it has decided to retry the case of former spy chief Kim Jae-gyu, who was convicted in 1979 for assassinating then-President Park Chung Hee.

2025-02-19

Senior Korean trade official angles for 'mutually beneficial' path during Trump's tariff pressure

A senior Korean trade official said Monday he will seek to have "mutual beneficial" discussions during his planned talks with U.S. officials in Washington, amid concerns over the potential impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy.

2025-02-18