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'Even BTS went': Asian Games reignites debate over military service exemption for gold

A podium-topping finish for the baseball team saw 16 players earn a pass, but does the continental event merit such a prize?

2026.10.2

(나고야=뉴스1) 안은나 기자 = 20일 일본 나고야 아이치 인터내셔널 아레나에서 열린 2026 아이치·나고야 아시안게임 남자농구 결승전 대한민국과 일본의 경기, 한국 이현중이 패스를 하고 있다. 2026.9.20/뉴스1

Lee Hyun-jung lifts Korea to men's hoops gold with sharpshooting, leadership

The forward led the Asian Games in scoring, three-pointers, rebounds and steals as Korea won its first men's basketball gold since 2014.

2026.9.21

Lee Hyun-jung lands Trail Blazers camp invite in NBA pursuit

The Korean sharpshooter signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Portland, giving him a chance to compete for an NBA roster spot.

2026.9.7

Korea beats Saudi Arabia to keep 2027 World Cup hopes alive

Lee Hyun-jung scored 25 points as Korea topped Saudi Arabia 85-72 to snap a three-game losing streak and revive its 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign.

2026.9.1

Korea to face Japan side with NBA floor time as distinct development structures clash

The two teams will take each other on in Tokyo over the weekend, pitting a nation that intended to cultivate local talent against one that favored competition.

2026.8.12

Lee Hyun-jung to focus on Asian Games after summer with San Antonio Spurs

After an uneven NBA Summer League run, the forward says he is setting aside contract uncertainty to lead Korea's bid for the gold.

2026.8.3

Basketball players Lee Hyun-jung, left, and Yeo Jun-seok pose during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at Jincheon National Training Center in Jincheon, North Chungcheong, on July 23. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Big hopes fall on giants Lee Hyun-jung and Yeo Jun-seok in FIBA Asia Cup

With the FIBA Asia Cup approaching next month, Lee Hyun-jung and Yeo Jun-seok are emerging as key leaders for the Korean men’s basketball team, combining strong performances with a grounded focus ahead of the tournament.

2025.7.27

LG Arts Center CEO Lee Hyun-jung [LG ARTS CENTER]

LG Arts Center celebrates successful first year in new location

The LG Arts Center in Seoul celebrated its successful first year in its new location in Magok-dong, western Seoul. At its new location, the center staged 31 performances and saw a 41 percent increase in visitors, attracting 540,000 people.

2023.11.1

[THINK ENGLISH] 이현중, 6월에 NBA 드래프트 도전하다

Korean basketball player Lee Hyun-jung will enter the NBA rookie draft in June as he looks to become only the second Korean ever to play in the top U.S. league.

2022.5.2

Lee Hyun-jung to enter NBA rookie draft in June