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· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani hits first home run as a Dodger
Shohei Ohtani hit his first-ever home run as a Los Angeles Dodger during a game with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda Fu Bao
South Korean zoo staffers and fans alike were emotional as they bid farewell to Fu Bao, the first panda cub born in South Korea through natural breeding, as the female panda departed for China. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Giving up on men’: South Korea’s viral ‘4B movement’ explained
The viral “4B Movement” in South Korea serves as a response to prevalent sexism in the nation. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Aespa’s Karina, actor Lee Jae-wook break up 1 month after K-pop idol apologized for dating
Aespa member Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook have ended their relationship five weeks after it was made public and following extreme backlash from the K-pop idol’s fans. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Big Ocean, first hearing-impaired K-pop group, set for debut
South Korea is set to unveil its first-ever hearing-impaired K-pop group, Big Ocean, this month. Key points:
· Ryan General
South Korea unveils new speed trains aimed at boosting birthrates
South Korea is hoping its new high-speed trains can help reverse the nation’s record-low birthrate. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani addresses ex-translator’s illegal betting scandal
Shohei Ohtani denied any involvement in the illegal betting scandal of his former long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, as he publicly addressed the issue for the first time on Monday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Kim Seo-yeong to be third Korean swimmer to participate in 4 Olympics
South Korean swimming star Kim Seo-yeong has secured her spot in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the third Korean swimmer to qualify for four Olympic Games. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Kaori Sakamoto makes history with figure skating world title three-peat
Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto made history in Montreal on Friday by clinching her third consecutive world title in figure skating, becoming the first woman in 56 years to achieve a three-peat. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
South Korea’s ramen exports on track to reach $1 billion in 2024
South Korea is anticipating breaking the $1 billion milestone for its ramen exports in 2024 after witnessing another record-breaking shipment month in February. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: South Korean actor Jeon Jong-seo captivates Dodgers players
South Korean actor Jeon Jong-seo stole the spotlight at the Los Angeles Dodgers’ exhibition game against South Korea’s Kiwoom Heroes in Seoul. Key points:
· Ryan General
Singapore, Taiwan are Asia’s happiest countries: World Happiness Report
Despite a five-place drop in global rankings, Singapore maintains its status as Asia’s happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report 2024. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
South Koreans turn to pet rocks to deal with loneliness, burnout
An unusual trend sees South Korea purchasing rocks online and treating them like domesticated pets by dressing them up, painting faces on them and giving them names and beds. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
MLB’s 1st Korean player kicks off inaugural Seoul Series with ceremonial first pitch
Chan Ho Park, the first South Korean player in the Major League Baseball (MLB), kicked off the historic game season in Seoul by throwing the ceremonial first pitch. Key points:
· Ryan General
200 Buddhists seek karmic healing against anti-Asian hate at Antioch pilgrimage
Hundreds of Buddhists convened in Antioch, California, in a bid to reconcile the city’s dark past with a vision for a more inclusive future. Key points:
· Carl Samson
How South Korea’s grandmas are returning to school
Last year, an 82-year-old woman made headlines as the oldest student to take South Korea’s notoriously difficult college entrance test. We know that she prepared diligently for it — by not missing a day of high school — but how did she actually pursue her education at such age?…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani to begin throwing program
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani may start throwing again once he returns to the United States, as announced by team manager Dave Roberts on Monday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
S. Korean man sentenced to 10 months in prison for shooting dog with arrow
A South Korean man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for shooting a stray dog with an arrow he purchased online, citing that he did so to avenge his chickens. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani shares picture of wife for the first time
Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has shared a picture of his wife for the first time since recently breaking the news that he is a married man. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Jasmine Yoon confirmed as Virginia’s first Asian American federal judge
The Virginia Senate has confirmed Jasmine Yoon’s appointment as the state’s first Asian American federal judge under Article III of the United States Constitution. Key points: