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Veteran outfielder Son Ah-seop re-signs with Hanwha Eagles

Veteran outfielder Son Ah-seop, the last unsigned free agent in the transfer market, re-signed with the Hanwha Eagles on a one-year deal worth 100 million won ($68,000), the KBO club announced on Thursday.

2026-02-05

Korea, Malaysia sign MOU on enhancing arms cooperation

Korea and Malaysia on Monday signed an agreement aimed at strengthening arms industry cooperation as part of efforts to elevate their comprehensive strategic partnership in the defense sector.

2025-10-27

KAI signs $700 million deal to supply 12 FA-50 jets to Philippines

The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a $700 million deal to provide 12 fighter jets to the Philippines air force, the company said Wednesday.

2025-06-04

Hwang Hee-chan bags assist in FA Cup match before leaving pitch with hamstring injury

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan picked up his first assist of the 2024-25 season in a 2-0 win over Championship side Blackburn Rovers on Sunday, but left the pitch before halftime after sustaining a hamstring injury.

2025-02-10

Son Heung-min grabs assist as Spurs labor past minnows Tamworth in FA Cup

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min provided an assist in a hard-earned 3-0 victory over fifth-tier Tamworth in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

2025-01-13

KBO home run king Choi Jeong leads market as 20 players opt for free agency

Twenty of 30 eligible players have opted for free agency this year, the KBO announced Tuesday, with the KBO’s all-time home run leader Choi Jeong of the SSG Landers leading what looks set to be a fairly quiet FA market

2024-11-05

KAI signs deal with Polish aviation plant to maintain Korean-made FA-50 fighters

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) accord with a Polish defense entity to detail follow-up support for operating Korean-made FA-50 fighters exported to Poland.

2024-06-25

Giant-killers Gimpo beat Jeonbuk on tumultuous night in the Korea Cup

It was a night of near-upsets across the country, as nearly every team in the second division was at one point in the lead against top-tier opponents — including Gyeongnam FC's bout against Ulsan HD with the K League 2 side one man down.

2024-06-20

[VIDEO] Erik ten Hag: "If you don't want me, I'll go anywhere else to win trophies"

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag sent a strong message after winning the FA Cup against Manchester City.

2024-05-26

Gov't to invest $35.7M to upgrade FA-50 fighter jets

The Korean government plans to invest 49.4 billion won ($35.7 million) to upgrade FA-50 fighter jets to meet global demand and expand its export portfolio.

2024-05-02