Azerbaijan is seeking increased support from Korea in its ongoing demining efforts, which have become critical since the end of the conflict with Armenia. The conflict, which ended a ceasefire in November 2020, left large portions of Azerbaijan’s territory heavily contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance, according to Elchin Amirbayov, the Azerbaijani president’s special envoy….
BJ’s shocking revelations rattle internet broadcasting industry
A recent scandal involving a former gang member turned YouTuber and internet broadcaster (BJ) who was arrested for drug use and distribution has sparked outrage. Fellow BJ Gamdonglan (whose real name is Kim So-eun) publicly criticized the behavior of BJs and the online streaming platform AfreecaTV, where many of them operate, describing the environment as…
Culture ministry seeks over $5.34 bil. in next year’s budget
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Wednesday its budget for next year was proposed at 7.12 trillion won ($5.34 billion), a 2.4 percent increase from this year, as it aims to bolster the nation’s capabilities to become a global cultural powerhouse. This marks the second time that the ministry’s annual budget has surpassed…
Kim Ha-seong, Ranked 15th Among MLB Free Agents
Kim Ha-seong, Ranked 15th Among MLB Free Agents in 2025… Young Age is also an Advantage” American media selected ‘20 players to watch in the 2025 free agent market’ Although the 2024 American Professional Baseball Major League spring camp has not yet started, Kim Ha-seong (28, San Diego) is considered a ‘big catch’ in the…
Wolverhampton, Without Hwang Hee-chan Beat Chelsea
Wolverhampton, Without Hwang Hee-chan Beat Chelsea 4-2 with Cunha Hat Trick Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-1 and took the lead Wolverhampton, whose ‘goal scorer’ Hwang Hee-chan was selected for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, achieved a come-from-behind victory over Chelsea thanks to Mateusz Cunha’s hat trick. 토토사이트 순위 The Wolverhampton won 4-2 in the…
Cha Yu-ram Wins his Return to Professional Billiards
‘The Skills are Alive’… Cha Yu-ram Wins his Return to Professional Billiards After Two Seasons ‘Billiard star’ Cha Yu-ram, who returned to the Women’s Professional Billiards (LPBA) stage, won her return match. Cha Yu-ram won 25-10 in 23 innings against Oh Ji-yeon in the ‘Welcome Savings Bank Wellbang LPBA Championship PPQ (1st preliminary) round match…
Basketball Team Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Defeat Seoul SK
Professional Basketball Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Defeats Seoul SK in Overtime DB completely defeats Cheong Kwan-Jang and achieves 30 wins Ulsan Hyundai Mobis, a professional basketball team, secured a spot in the playoffs with a come-from-behind victory over Seoul SK in overtime. Hyundai Mobis defeated SK 92-80 in the 2023-2024 Jeong Kwan Jang Professional Basketball Regular…
Lions slugger Diaz exits game after getting hit by pitch
The new Samsung Lions slugger Lewin Diaz left Tuesday’s game after getting hit by a pitch on his left wrist. Diaz was struck by a 0-1 fastball from Kiwoom Heroes starter Enmanuel De Jesus during the top of the fourth inning of the teams’ Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) regular-season game at Gocheok Sky Dome in…
BTS serves, but Olympic medalists exempt: Military exemptions under review
Table tennis star Shin Yu-bin, 20, has been dubbed a “legal military exemption broker” by sports fans after winning a Paris Olympic bronze medal in mixed doubles with her partner Lim Jong-hoon, 27. The nickname was bestowed upon Shin sarcastically as her performance enabled Lim to avoid active military service by qualifying as “arts and…
Cartoonist reflects on evolution of Korean comics, calls for industry recognition
The landscape of Korean comics, once overshadowed by Japanese manga, has undergone a significant transformation. Since the 2000s, the rise of webtoons — digital platforms for comics — has allowed Korean comics, now widely known by the native term “manhwa,” to establish a distinct identity on the global stage. Shin Il-sook, the first female president…