Bottom of the order, but near the top in production: How nine-hole hitters are impacting the KBO this year

In baseball, the ninth spot in the batting order, or the ninth hole, is usually reserved for the weakest hitter on offense. However, in the KBO this year, these are not easy outs: Nine-hole hitters have been tormenting pitchers so far this season.

2026-04-14

No shirts, just snow: North releases footage of soldiers battling cold during winter training

North Korea revealed footage of its Korean People’s Army soldiers undergoing winter training at a military parade held to mark the Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea.

2026-03-04

Kim Jong-un's sister promoted during North's party congress, may be more involved in international policy

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister Kim Yo-jong was promoted to department head, a minister-level post, and reinstated as an alternate member of the Political Bureau during the Ninth Party Congress of the Workers’ Party, state media reported.

2026-02-24

Kim Jong-un reins regime with party-building lines at Party Congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was unanimously reappointed as general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea during the fourth-day session of the Ninth Party Congress, North Korean state media reported Monday.

2026-02-23

North Korea's Kim cites 'upsurge' in national development during third day of ruling party congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un cited a new era of "upsurge" in national development as he reported works by the North's ruling party on the third day of its ninth congress, state media reported Sunday.

2026-02-22

Forestry heads of Korea, Mekong region celebrate 5 years, plan for future

The Korea Forest Service and forest authorities of the Mekong region met on Thursday to commemorate their last five years of reforestation efforts in the region and to identify emerging areas for cooperation to fight climate change in the years...

2021-10-18