# south korean (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover south korean. Page: Feed: --- ## [Carbon-Free Energy Mix Is in Emergency Due to Power Demand Explosion](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275584) _2026-08-26 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Carbon-Free Energy Mix Is in Crisis as Mega Power Demand Explodes Even If Renewable Energy Increases Sixfold by 2040. The Korean government has presented an unconventional goal to expand the capacity of commercial renewable energy facilities to 220GW (maximum 236GW), which is six times the current level, by 2040. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and the General Committee for the… ## [Korean Ship Makes First Commercial Trial Run Through Arctic Route](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275566) _2026-08-26 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Cargo is loaded onto the 2,758-TEU container ship PanStar Acro at Busan New Port on Aug. 22 before its Arctic shipping trial voyage. The 2,758-TEU container ship PanStar Acro has begun South Korea's first commercial trial voyage through the Arctic route, sailing from the Port of Busan to Europe along Russia's Arctic coast. The voyage is the first attempt by a South Korean shipping company to test… ## [Korea to Cut Industrial Power Rates by Up to 10% Outside Seoul](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275562) _2026-08-26 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Park Jung-hwan) · Businesskorea - National_ Gwangju Military Airport, the planned site of the Honam semiconductor cluster. Industrial electricity rates in South Korea's Yeongnam and Honam regions are expected to fall by as much as 10% as the government moves to introduce region-based pricing that reflects power-generation locations and transmission costs. The policy is designed to encourage companies to shift or establish power-intensive… ## [U.S. Seeks More Korean Chip Investment as Honam Project Advances](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275557) _2026-08-26 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Howard Lutnick, U.S. Commerce Secretary The U.S. government is seeking additional investment by South Korean semiconductor companies in U.S. memory production facilities, citing Korea's 800 trillion won, or approximately $577.45 billion, Honam semiconductor cluster project. Washington has conveyed that South Korean companies should expand investment in the United States as South Korea increases… ## [Korea’s Births Top 250,000 Last Year as Fertility Rate Rebounds](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275550) _2026-08-26 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ ​254,300 babies were born in 2025, up 16,000, or 6.7%, from a year earlier. (Photo: BK DB)​ The number of babies born in South Korea topped 250,000 last year, reaching the highest level in four years. Birth figures, which had declined steadily after falling into the 200,000 range in 2020, rebounded for a second consecutive year, suggesting a possible shift in the country's long-running low-birth… ## [Large Companies Drive Export Surge](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275544) _2026-08-26 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Busan New Port filled with export and import cargo (provided by Yonhap News Agency) A recovery in the semiconductor market and expanding investment related to artificial intelligence, or AI, pushed South Korea's large companies to record export results. The share of total exports accounted for by large companies also rose by more than 10 percentage points from a year earlier, reinforcing their… ## [U.S. Opens Door to 10 Major Projects for Korean Firms](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275543) _2026-08-26 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Kim Yoon-duk, South Korea's minister of land, infrastructure and transport. The U.S. government has invited South Korean companies to participate in more than 10 major energy and infrastructure projects, opening a potential new pipeline of business for Korean construction companies, trading firms and financial institutions. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport will hold a briefing in… ## [U.S.-Canada Tariff War Jolts Korean Supply Chains](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275504) _2026-08-25 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have erupted as Washington's America-first trade policy collided with Ottawa's retaliatory countermeasures. The trade conflict between the United States and Canada, the two giant economies of the North American continent, is escalating into an all-out 'tariff war.' As the chain reaction of retaliatory tariffs between the two countries… ## [S. Korea’s Average Monthly Pension Payout Surpasses 700,000 Won](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275499) _2026-08-25 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ The number of pension recipients aged 65 and older in South Korea exceeded 9.12 million in 2025. (Yonhap) The number of pension recipients aged 65 and older in South Korea exceeded 9.12 million last year, hitting the highest level since record-keeping began. The average monthly payout also surpassed 700,000 won for the first time, reflecting both an aging population and a broader reliance on… ## [KFS Highlightes 20 Years of Korea-Mongolia Green Belt Project at UNCCD](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275496) _2026-08-25 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Director General Lee Kwang-ho (center) of the Forest Protection Bureau attended the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). (Photo provided by KFS) The Korea Forest Service (KFS), led by Minister Park Eun-sik, announced that Director General Lee Kwang Ho of the Forest Protection Bureau attended the 17th session of… ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wn8mXa9BvB6W) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [A world champion’s smile](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10851723) _2026-08-25 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ South Korean badminton star An Se-young arrived at Incheon Airport early Tuesday, two days after winning the world title in women's singles in New Delhi. An, the world No. 1, defeated second-ranked Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 21-17, 21-14 in the final to cap a flawless six-match run in which she did not lose a single game. The win marks her second world title, following her victory at the 2023… ## [With world title in tow, badminton doubles team feeling confident ahead of Asian Games](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10851093) _2026-08-25 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Having won their first world badminton title together, the women's doubles team of Lee So-hee and Baek Ha-na said Tuesday their confidence is running high ahead of next month's Asian Games. Lee and Baek took down the top-seeded team from China, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning, 21-15, 21-15, in the women's doubles final at the world championships in New Delhi on Sunday. It was South Korea's first world… ## [2 S. Koreans vying for $10 mln jackpot at PGA Tour playoff finale](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10851003) _2026-08-25 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Two South Korean players will tee off at an exclusive-field PGA Tour playoff finale this week, with the winner's prize money of $10 million on the line. Kim Si-woo and Tom Kim will be among 30 players competing at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta starting Thursday. Only the top 30 players in FedEx Cup points after the second playoff event, the BMW Championship last week,… ## [New Padres owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones vow to pursue San Diego's first championship](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10850901) _2026-08-25 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ SAN DIEGO (AP) -- New San Diego Padres owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones entered their introductory news conference Monday to the rhythm of an upbeat song about the team written and performed by Jones herself, a professional singer. That might be a baseball first, but Feliciano and Jones are much more focused on accomplishing another historic first -- a championship for a team that has… ## [Haaland chops off his locks](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10849589) _2026-08-24 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland's famed flowing locks are no more. The Manchester City superstar has a new hairstyle for the new Premier League season: A buzz cut that went viral on social media on Sunday ahead of the team's opening match against Bournemouth. It didn't help him. The Norway striker missed a couple of great chances in City's 2-1 win at Etihad Stadium. Haaland has become… ## [Im Sung-jae misses out on PGA Tour playoff finale for 1st time](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10849569) _2026-08-24 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ For the first time in his PGA Tour career, Im Sung-jae will not get to play in the playoff finale in Atlanta. Im tied for 10th place at the BMW Championship, the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs, at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis on Sunday, with a four-round total of eight-under 272. It was Im's second consecutive top-10 finish, but it was not enough to put him inside the top 30 in the… ## [An Se-young captures 2nd career badminton world title](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10849252) _2026-08-23 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ South Korean badminton star An Se-young claimed her second career world title in New Delhi on Sunday with a victory over her longtime Japanese rival. An, world No. 1, defeated the second-ranked Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-14 in the women's singles final at the Badminton World Federation World Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in the Indian capital. An won her first world title in 2023.… ## [South Korean women's badminton doubles team captures world title](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10849219) _2026-08-23 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Baek Hana and Lee So-hee teamed up for the women's doubles badminton world title in India on Sunday, South Korea's first triumph in the event in over three decades. Baek and Lee defeated Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning of China 21-15, 21-15 in the women's doubles final at the Badminton World Federation World Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Baek and Lee became just the second… ## [Seo Kyo-rim wins fourth KLPGA title of season](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10849162) _2026-08-23 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Seo Kyo-rim became the first player to win four times on the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour this season, claiming the BC Card-Hankyung Ladies Championship on Sunday. Seo shot a 2-over 74 with two birdies and four bogeys in the final round at Pocheon Hills Country Club in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. She finished at 8-under 280 and defeated Kim Min-sol in a playoff to win the… ## [Ohtani pitches in batting practice after 50-day layoff](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10849074) _2026-08-23 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Shohei Ohtani took another step toward returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching rotation Saturday, throwing 30 pitches to a batter for the first time in 50 days after being sidelined by left knee discomfort. Ohtani threw to Dodgers catcher Will Smith before Los Angeles’ home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Smith is currently recovering from a neck injury and is on the… ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eazJDZfD3hsE) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Lee Jung-hoo gets late hit, steal in Giants’ loss](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10849073) _2026-08-23 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo got a hit in his final at-bat and stole a base Saturday in the team's 3-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Lee went 1 for 4 while batting sixth and playing right field at Fenway Park. He remained at .291 for the season. The Korean outfielder struggled against Boston left-hander Patrick Sandoval, striking out on a foul tip in the second inning, grounding out… ## [Foreign Nationals Exploit Pension Payment Loophole](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275301) _2026-08-21 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ There is a growing number of cases where foreign nationals receive an old-age pension after subscribing to the National Pension for just one month in Korea. (Yonhap) There is a growing number of cases where foreign nationals receive an old-age pension after subscribing to the National Pension for just one month in Korea and paying 119 months of past contributions in a lump sum. Critics point out… ## [Semiconductors Lift Growth, Deepening Polarization Fears](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275300) _2026-08-21 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Exports and corporate profits surge while domestic demand lags. (Yonhap) The South Korean economy has entered a boom phase driven by semiconductors in 2026. The economic growth rate has risen, and exports and the profits of large conglomerates have surged. The question is whether these achievements are spreading to domestic demand, employment, and low-wage workers. At the 6th National Future… ## [Samsung DX Unit Union Holds Rally Over 100-Fold Bonus Gap](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275290) _2026-08-21 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ A rally by the Samsung Electronics Donghang Labor Union on June 16 at the main gate of Samsung Electronics' Suwon campus in Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. (Photo courtesy of Donghang Union) Amid a conflict over performance bonuses, Donghaeng Union, a labor union centered on Samsung Electronics' DX (Device eXperience) Unit, plans to hold a rally near the Samsung Electronics Seocho Office… ## [Hyundai Motor Plants Halt Amid Full Strike](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275279) _2026-08-21 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ The road in front of Hyundai Motor's Ulsan plant is quiet due to the full strike (Photo=Yonhap News) All production lines at Hyundai Motor completely stopped for the first time in 10 years. The labor union made a strong move by launching an eight-hour full strike for a day to pressure management during this year's wage negotiations. The Hyundai Motor Branch of the Korean Metal Workers' Union… ## [Lotte Wellfood Apologizes Over Ammonia Leak](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275278) _2026-08-21 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Choi Mun-hee) · Businesskorea - National_ Lotte Wellfood Yeongdeungpo plant (Provided by Yonhap News Agency) An ammonia gas leak occurred at the Lotte Wellfood Yeongdeungpo plant near Seonyudo Station in Yangpyeong-dong 5-ga, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, at around 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 21. Lotte Wellfood officially apologized for causing concern to nearby residents and customers due to the incident and promised to strengthen its safety management… ## [Kia Labor Union Plans Partial Strike](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275277) _2026-08-21 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Kia Headquarters (Provided by Yonhap News) The labor union of Kia will launch a partial strike for three days from Aug. 26 to 28. The record of reaching dispute-free agreements for five consecutive years, which has continued since 2021, is at risk of being broken. The Kia labor union held a dispute countermeasure committee meeting on August 22 and decided to conduct a strike for 2 to 4 hours by… ## [Korea to Turn Chip Tax Windfall Into Up To 70 Trillion Won Future Fund](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275273) _2026-08-21 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Park Jung-hwan) · Businesskorea - National_ Park Hong-keun, Minister of Planning and Budget, answers questions from reporters during a joint briefing on reforms to local education subsidies at the Seoul Government Complex in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on Aug. 21. South Korea will establish a new "Future Response Fund" to use tax revenue generated by the semiconductor boom as seed capital for strengthening national competitiveness. The government… ## [Busan, Philippines Deepen Strategic Ties](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275274) _2026-08-21 · shlee@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Song-hoon) · Businesskorea - National_ Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo(right) met with Leah Victoria T. Carada, Consul General of the Philippines in Busan, on Aug. 20. (Provided by Busan City) Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo met with Leah Victoria T. Carada, Consul General of the Philippines in Busan, at the International Protocol Room of City Hall in the afternoon on Aug. 20. This meeting was arranged to welcome Consul General Carada, who took… ## [Hyosung Brothers Face Off in Court After 12-Year Feud](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275257) _2026-08-21 · shlee@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Song-hoon) · Businesskorea - National_ Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon (right) and former Hyosung Group Vice Chairman Cho Hyun-moon arrive at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, Seoul, on Aug. 21 for a hearing in Cho Hyun-moon's attempted coercion case. Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon and his younger brother, former Hyosung vice chairman Cho Hyun-moon, faced each other in court for the first time in 12 years on… ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/utnpizy29HPA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Korea Consumer Goods Exports to China Rebound](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275246) _2026-08-21 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ (Provided by KOTRA) South Korean consumer goods exports to the Chinese market have rebounded for the first time in three years, raising expectations for an annual performance recovery. Driven by steep growth in the fashion and food sectors, the export value of consumer goods to China in the first half of this year reached $3.44 billion, marking an 8.7% increase compared to the same period last… ## [Emerging sprinter chasing Asian Games medal, natl. record in 100m dash](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10847618) _2026-08-21 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ South Korean sprinter Joel Jin Nwamadi has been setting new personal-best times in the men's 100 meters at virtually every meet this season. The 20-year-old said he will try to break it one more time next month at the Asian Games in Japan. Born in Seoul to a Nigerian father and a Korean mother, Nwamadi posted a personal-best 10.23 seconds at an event in Japan in April. Earlier at the same… ## [KOSPI Surge Slashes Korea’s Net Int'l Investment Position: A Red Light?](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275206) _2026-08-20 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Korea's net external financial assets have plummeted from over $1 trillion to just $64 billion in little over a year. (Yonhap) As the domestic stock market surged by over 70% during the second quarter, South Korea's net international investment position plunged by $689.5 billion in a single quarter. This is the largest decline in history, shrinking by nearly $700 billion in one quarter since… ## [South Korea’s Pension Fund Faces Backlash Over Chinese AI IPO Bets](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275190) _2026-08-20 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ The National Pension Service (NPS) has continued investing in IPO of Chinese company tied to the military and national security, triggering fierce controversy over transparency and ethical investment standards. The National Pension Service (NPS), which manages the precious retirement funds of the people, has been engulfed in a fierce controversy over transparency and ethical management standards… ## [New U.S. Ambassador Pledges to Address Hurdles for American Businesses](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275158) _2026-08-20 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel (right) and James Kim, chairman and CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM Korea). Michelle Steel, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea, met with American business leaders in Korea for her first official engagement since taking office, hearing directly about challenges facing U.S. companies and discussing ways to expand bilateral… ## [KakaoBank Union Plans Five-Day Strike](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275159) _2026-08-20 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Shin So-hyeon) · Businesskorea - National_ Kakao union holding a picketing protest in front of KakaoBank (Provided by Yonhap News) The KakaoBank labor union will stage a full general strike for five business days, starting on August 31 and ending on September 4. The Kakao branch of the National Chemical, Textile and Food Industry Labor Union stepped up pressure on management by announcing a strike plan involving all union members on August… ## [Environmental Groups Urge Samsung Project Cancellation](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275154) _2026-08-20 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Environmental groups are protesting in front of the Samsung headquarters on August 20, urging the cancellation of the Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex. (Provided by Yonhap News) The National Action against the Construction of Ultra-High Voltage Transmission Towers and for the Re-examination of the Yongin Semiconductor National Industrial Complex held a press conference in front of… ## [Son comes off bench as LAFC lose 1-0](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846813) _2026-08-20 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Son Heung-min came off the bench in the second half as Los Angeles FC suffered a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, local time, extending their scoreless streak to two MLS matches. Son entered the game in the 63rd minute for Timothy Tillman at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, as LAFC trailed 1-0. The South Korean forward failed to register a goal or assist as LAFC… ## [JVM Wins Six-Year Patent Dispute](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275151) _2026-08-20 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Choi Mun-hee) · Businesskorea - National_ JVM logo JVM, a global leading company in the field of automated medication dispensing, has protected its proprietary core technology rights after a six-year legal battle. The Seoul Central District Court ruled on July 16 that company C, a domestic automated dispensing equipment manufacturer, infringed on JVM's patent for an automated medication packaging device, acknowledging its liability for… ## [MBK Targets Korea Zinc Over False Meeting Materials](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275148) _2026-08-20 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ The conflict surrounding the management rights of Korea Zinc is escalating into a legal battle. MBK Partners announced on August 20 that it had launched strong legal actions, including criminal charges, alleging that the side of Korea Zinc Inside Director Choi Yoon-beom recorded false information in the explanatory materials for the agenda of the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. The… ## [McIlroy questions value of LIV players returning to PGA Tour](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846755) _2026-08-20 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ World No. 2 Rory McIlroy questioned the value LIV Golf players would bring to the PGA Tour if they eventually return to the US-based circuit, saying their path back would be tough. McIlroy made the comments Wednesday at a news conference ahead of the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. “I would argue, have they brought value to LIV?” McIlroy said, questioning… ## [Lee Jung-hoo collects 37th multi-hit game](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846602) _2026-08-20 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ San Francisco Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo collected his 37th multihit game of the season Wednesday, raising his batting average to .294 in a 1-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Lee went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout as the Giants beat the Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The game was played Thursday morning in Korean time. Lee, who had sat out the previous game, returned… ## [Im Sung-jae eyes another appearance at PGA Tour playoff finale](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846601) _2026-08-20 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Im Sung-jae has been climbing up the FedEx Cup points standings on the PGA Tour throughout the summer to qualify for the first two legs of the playoffs, and now he needs one more push this week to reach the final tournament for the eighth consecutive year. Im sits in 40th place in the standings entering the BMW Championship in St. Louis. With only the top 30 players after this tournament… ## [Lee Kang-in scores on Atletico Madrid debut](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10846179) _2026-08-20 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Lee Kang-in made an impressive official debut for Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, scoring the opening goal and earning Man of the Match honors as the Spanish club beat Malaga 2-0 in their 2026-27 LaLiga season opener. The South Korean midfielder came on at halftime in the home match at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, with the score tied 0-0. He immediately injected energy into Atletico Madrid's… ## [PGA Tour veteran Kim Si-woo looking to snap winless drought as playoffs wind down](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10845927) _2026-08-19 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Going up against elite fields in the two remaining tournaments of the annual PGA Tour playoffs, South Korean veteran Kim Si-woo knows his time is running out to pick up a win in 2026. But Kim also insisted, during a video conference with South Korean media Wednesday, that his self-belief is still running high. He will chase his first win since January 2023, when the BMW Championship, the second of… ## [The Detonator of Korea's Financial Market in the Second Half?](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275095) _2026-08-19 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Housing-related loans increased by 12.2 trillion won (approximately $9.38 billion) in the second quarter. (Yonhap) Despite the Bank of Korea continuing its interest rate hike trend, household debt in the Republic of Korea has surpassed the 2,000 trillion won (approximately $1.4 trillion) mark for the first time in history. The magnitude of the increase in the second quarter of this year recorded… ## [Korea, U.S. Stall Over First Investment Project](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275089) _2026-08-19 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Lee Kwang-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-gwan and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. (Yonhap) The South Korean government is experiencing severe difficulties in the process of materializing 'Project No. 1' for investment in the U.S., which will cut the ribbon for the $350 billion investment package in the U.S. This is because Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-gwan… ## [KDI Raises South Korea Growth Forecast to 3.2%](https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=275083) _2026-08-19 · pr@businesskorea.co.kr (Hur Sung-soo) · Businesskorea - National_ Export and import cargo piled up at the Sinseondae Pier of Busan Port (Yonhap News) A forecast has emerged that the South Korean economy will grow by 3.2% this year, driven by strong semiconductor exports. The Korea Development Institute (KDI) raised its forecast for this year's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate by 0.7 percentage points from the 2.5% announced in May, through the 'Revised… ## [EPL chief says Infantino 'pressed self-destruct button'](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10845645) _2026-08-19 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has sharply criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino over the abandoned proposal to bring private investors into the World Cup and other FIFA competitions. Infantino has come under growing pressure since the plan triggered opposition across international soccer, with UEFA emerging as one of its strongest critics and the English Football Association… ## [Ohtani hits 30 HRs for 6th straight season](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10845533) _2026-08-19 · The Korea Herald · The korea Herald News Rss_ DENVER (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run shot to reach 30 homers for the sixth straight season and Freddie Freeman had two hits and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Tuesday night. Teoscar Hernandez had a triple and double, and Tommy Edman doubled twice as the Dodgers broke out of an offensive slump in Denver. Los Angeles scored 10 runs in the four-game series…