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스킨스와 스쿠발이 한 팀에서 뛴다고? 말도 안 돼! 美 매체, 파격 트레이드 가능성 제기

[OSEN=손찬익 기자] 피츠버그 파이리츠가 디트로이트 타이거스의 에이스 타릭 스쿠발 영입에 나설 수 있다는 전망이 제기됐다. 만약 거래가 성사된다면 폴 스킨스와 타릭 스쿠발이라는 메이저리그 최고의 원투펀치를 구축하게 된다.9일(이하 한국시간) 미국 스포츠 매체 '스포팅 뉴스' 보도에 따르면 'ESPN'의 킬리 맥대니얼 기자는 최근 가상 트레이드를 통해 스

Parents' apology over internet cafe ruckus fuels juvenile justice debate

The parents of a middle school student involved in a disturbance at an internet cafe in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, posted an apology online, saying they would take responsibility for their child’s actions. The apology, uploaded Sunday to the online community Bobaedream by a person identifying themselves as the parent of one of the students involved, drew widespread attention after surveillance footage of the incident was broadcast on television. According to the post and media reports, two s

Parties seek parliamentary probes over ballot shortage

South Korea’s state institutions and political parties moved Monday to address ballot paper shortages reported during last week’s local elections. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea submitted its request for a parliamentary probe to the National Assembly. Rep. Cheon Jun-ho, the party’s senior deputy floor leader, said the NEC had been aware of the shortage in advance but failed to respond in a timely manner, causing confusion at polling stations and fueling unnecessary suspicion over the fairn

No Korean casualties reported after powerful Philippines earthquake, Seoul says

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday that no South Korean nationals have been reported killed or injured following a powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the Mindanao region at around 7:37 a.m. Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey, triggering building collapses and widespread panic across parts of the archipelago. The South Korean ministry said it had confirmed no casualties among South Korean nationals as o

Deeper Seoul-Tokyo military ties need 'sincere' apology for colonial past: Lee

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that deeper military cooperation with Japan would remain difficult unless Tokyo offers a "sincere" apology for historical issues stemming from Japan's 1910-45 occupation of the Korean Peninsula. Lee revealed that he had explained to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that a military logistics support agreement would be difficult to pursue despite its practical necessity, following their summit in his hometown of Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, on May 19

Iran fans dismayed by team's World Cup visa row

TIJUANA, Mexico (AFP) -- Iran's national soccer team was greeted Sunday in Mexico by a small group of supporters eager to give them a warm start to the World Cup, despite visa problems facing some staffers. "I'm very excited to see them," said Sadegh Galavi as he watched the players' bus leave the airport in Tijuana, cheered on by about a dozen fans. Galavi, a mechanic and resident of this city on the US border, did not hesitate to get up at dawn to welcome the team when it landed at 5 a.m. "My

FX Authorities Warn Stern Action against Excessive Volatility, One-Way Market Movements

[Economy] : South Korea’s financial authorities have vowed to sternly respond to excessive volatility and one-sided movements in the foreign exchange market. The Bank of Korea and the Ministry of Finance and Economy announced Monday morning that in addition to supply and demand dynamics, certain speculative foreign ... [more...]

Shinsegae chair to take CEO roles at Emart, Shinsegae Property

Shinsegae Group said Monday that Chair Chung Yong-jin will take on the role of CEO at both Emart and Shinsegae Property — two key affiliates of the Korean retail conglomerate — as the chaebol leader looks to swiftly cope with ongoing challenges and lead the future growth. "I solemnly take the market's demand that I bear clear responsibility for the company's management," said Chung. "As the CEO, I will face evaluations from the board of directors and shareholders moving forward." The CEO nominat

PM Nominee Feels Heavy Responsibility, Vows to Focus on Overcoming Economic Emergency

[Politics] : Han Seong-sook, whose nomination as prime minister was announced by President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday, says she feels a heavy responsibility as the administration faces a period of transformation entering its second year in office. Speaking to reporters on the first day of preparations for her ... [more...]

From investor to operator: Kakao Bank's next overseas bet

Kakao Bank is preparing for its biggest overseas test yet. The launch of its Thai virtual bank venture, Bank X, marks a shift from investor to operator for Korea's largest internet-only bank. Unlike its previous overseas investments, Kakao Bank is taking responsibility for designing and developing the digital bank's mobile platform and services, making it the most hands-on role it has assumed in an overseas venture. "We think the launch will probably take place late this year or early next year,

Hyundai Engineering wins Kazakhstan gas processing plant project

Hyundai Engineering said Monday it has received a letter of award from Kazakhstan's state-run gas company, JSC NC QazaqGaz, for a gas processing plant project at the Karachaganak Processing Complex. The project involves the construction of a gas processing facility capable of handling 5 billion cubic meters of raw gas annually, along with related infrastructure. The complex is located about 1,260 kilometers northwest of the capital, Astana. Hyundai Engineering will be responsible for engineering

Lee calls denuclearization long-term goal, rules out Seoul’s nuclear armament

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday said South Korea cannot abandon the goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, but that a phased approach is needed. Saying that the endeavor should begin with immediate efforts to halt North Korea’s further production of nuclear materials, Lee ruled out Seoul’s own nuclear armament as a realistic option. Lee made the remarks during a press conference marking the first anniversary of his inauguration, in response to a question about concerns that Chinese Presi

Lee says criticism of Israel stemmed from concerns over Koreans' rights, sovereignty

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday defended his criticism of Israel, saying he could not remain silent when the sovereignty of the country and the rights of South Koreans were at stake. "If it concerns the human rights and sovereignty of the people of the Republic of Korea, I cannot simply overlook it," Lee said during a press conference at Cheong Wa Dae marking the first anniversary of his inauguration. The president said that respect for national sovereignty, universal human rights and internat

'호생호사' 호날두 딜레마, 월드컵 최고 리스크! 포르투갈, 충격 월드컵 예선 탈락 후보 1위 불명예. 2위는 아르헨, 3위는 프랑스, 왜?

[스포츠조선 류동혁 기자] 포르투갈이 가장 위험하다. 미국 ESPN은 7일(이하 한국시각) 특이한 랭킹을 발표했다. 충격적 조별 예선 탈락을 할 팀을 꼽았다. 랭킹을 매겼다. 1위는 포르투갈이었다. 핵심 이유는 최전방을 책임져야 하는 크리스티아누 호날두였다. '호날두 딜레마'가 가장 큰 리스크였다. ESPN은 '역대 월드컵에서는 항상 이변이 있었다. 희생양

"마법같은 순간 만들어낼 킬러" 손흥민 보유국! '극찬 또 극찬' 체코가 떨고, 美의 찬사…김민재→이강인, 마지막 불꽃 태울 자격 충분

[스포츠조선 김성원 기자]'2026년 북중미월드컵이 손흥민(34·LA FC)의 마지막 월드컵이 될까?' 미국 스포츠 전문채널 'ESPN'이 던진 물음표다. 손흥민의 4번째 월드컵 무대, 첫 결전까지 이제 나흘밖에 남지 않았다. 홍명보호는 12일 오전 11시(이하 한국시각) 멕시코 과달라하라의 에스타디오 과달라하라에서 조별리그 A조 1차전을 치른다. 'ESP

ESPN과 옵타, 홍명보호 32강 진출확률 70% 이상…32강전 상대 캐나다 예상

아우디 코리아, '여름철 서비스 캠페인'…타이어·엔진 등 무상점검

아우디 코리아가 다음달 4일까지 전국 아우디 공식 서비스센터에서 '2026 여름철 서비스 캠페인'을 실시한다고 8일 밝혔다. 아우디 코리아는 여름 시즌을 앞두고 고객의 안전하고 쾌적한 드라이빙 경험을 위해 이번 캠페인을 마련했다. 캠페인 기간 내 서비스센터에 입고되는 모든 아우디 차량과 중고차 구매 후 처음으로 공식 서비스센터를 방문하는 고객을 대상으로 진행된다. 캠페인 기간 중 서비스센터를 방문한 고객은 타이어, 엔진, 에어컨, 냉각장치 등 총 13가지 여름철 필수 항목에 대해 전문 테크니션의 무상 점검 서비스를 받을 수 있다. 서비스 연장 패키지(ESP) 및 보증 연장 플러스(EWP) 구매 고객을 대상으로 한 부가 혜택과 일부 아우디 정품 액세서리 특별 혜택도 제공된다....

S. Korea's Sung Jae-seung takes top award at Finnish ballet competition

South Korean ballerino Sung Jae-seung clinched the top award at the 10th Helsinki International Ballet Competition held last week, organizers said Monday. The 20-year-old, who competed in the young professionals category, won the Jane Erkko Grand Prix, the top award at the competition that ended Friday, according to the organizers. Alongside Sung, South Korea's In Ji-young and Kang Yu-jeong took the third prize in the juniors and young professionals categories, respectively, they added. Founded

Aespa's 'Lemonade' debuts at No. 9 on Billboard 200

K-pop girl group aespa has entered the US Billboard's main albums chart at No. 9 with "Lemonade," its second full-length album. This marks the group's third top 10 entry on the Billboard 200, following "Girls" and "My World." According to Billboard's preview of the upcoming chart for this week on Sunday, aespa earned 41,000 equivalent album units during the latest tracking week. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the United States, measured by equivalent album units c

에스파 '레모네이드', '빌보드 200' 9위…통산 세 번째 톱10

초신성 그룹 '에스파(aespa)'가 미국 빌보드 메인 앨범 차트 '빌보드 200'에서 통산 세 번째 톱 10 진입에 성공했다. 8일(현지시간) 미국 빌보드 차트 예고 기사에 따르면, 에스파 정규 2집 '레모네이드(LEMONADE)'는 4만1000장에 해당하는 환산 앨범 판매량(equivalent album units)을 기록하며 최신 '빌보드 200'