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Criminals who drugged teens' drinks with meth sentenced to up to 18 years
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Rival parties unite to form 4-way body to break med school standoff
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Korea to certify safety of EV battery from October
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Wartime sexual slavery victims file for Japanese govt. asset disclosure
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S. Korea logs current account surplus for 3rd month in July
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Producer Teddy's girl group Meovv debuts, showcasing dual feline charms
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Farewell summit: Yoon, Kishida pledge to keep momentum in revitalizing ties
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Man to pay W727m for opening plane door before landing
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Two Korean women arrested for stealing tourist's bag in Turkey
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Frieze Seoul sees slower sales, yet confirms stronger art scene in Seoul
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Former LPGA star inspired by younger golfers
At this rate, Shin Ji-yai may be tempted to move back to the LPGA Tour. Shin, former world No. 1 in women's golf now playing full time in Japan, finished in third place at the AIG Women's Open in England on Sunday. It was her second top-three performance at an LPGA major this year, following a runner-up finish at the US Women's Open in July. Shin carded a two-under 70 in the final round at Walton Heath Golf Club and ended at seven-under 281, seven behind the champion, Lilia Vu of
Aug. 14, 2023
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S. Korean Kim Hyo-joo 1 shot off lead at LPGA season's final major
South Korean player Kim Hyo-joo is one stroke off the lead heading into the final round of the last LPGA major of 2023. Kim shot a four-under 68 in the third round of the AIG Women's Open in Surrey, England, on Saturday, to reach eight-under for the tournament. She is one shot back of the co-leaders, Lilia Vu of the United States and Charley Hull of England, with 18 holes to play at Walton Heath Golf Club. Kim, 28, is going for her second career major, after winning the 2014 Evian Champions
Aug. 13, 2023
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S. Koreans fall off pace at final LPGA major of season
South Korean players find themselves way out of contention at the midway point of the final LPGA major of 2023, under way in England. Kim Hyo-joo is the top South Korean at the AIG Women's Open through 36 holes, as she's tied for fifth place at four-under after her second consecutive round of two-under 70 at Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey, England, on Friday (local time). Kim is six strokes behind the leader, Ally Ewing of the United States, who fired a blistering 66 with seven birdi
Aug. 12, 2023
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S. Koreans in early contention at LPGA season's final major
A pair of South Korean players find themselves in early contention at the final major tournament of the 2023 LPGA season. Lee Jeong-eun and Amy Yang were tied for second place after the first round of the AIG Women's Open in Surrey, England, on Thursday. Both players shot a three-under 69 at Walton Heath Golf Club to sit one stroke behind the sole leader, Ally Ewing of the United States. South Korea has not had a major winner this year and has had just one since the start of the 2021 season
Aug. 11, 2023
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An Byeong-hun finishes runner-up on PGA Tour, qualifies for playoffs
South Korean golfer An Byeong-hun has posted his first runner-up finish of the PGA Tour season, easily qualifying for the upcoming playoffs in the process. An shot a three-under 67 in the weather-interrupted final round of the Wyndham Championship, finishing two-shots behind the winner, Lucas Glover of the United States, at 18-under 262 at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Sunday (local time). This was An's fourth top-10 performance of the season, and his second in t
Aug. 7, 2023
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Kim Hyo-joo posts 2nd runner-up finish of LPGA season in major tuneup
With a bogey-free final round, South Korea's Kim Hyo-joo has recorded her second runner-up finish of the 2023 LPGA Tour season in Scotland. Kim poured in seven birdies for a 65 in the final round of the FreeD Group Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire, Scotland, on Sunday. She finished the tournament at 13-under 275, two back of the champion, Celine Boutier of France. It was Kim's seventh top-10 finish and her second runner-up showing, after the ShopRite LPGA Class
Aug. 7, 2023
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S. Korean Ko Jin-young falls from No. 1 in women's golf rankings
For the first time since the middle of May, Ko Jin-young of South Korea is not the top-ranked female golfer in the world. In the latest rankings released Monday night, Ko slipped a notch to No. 2 with average ranking points of 7.54, with Nelly Korda of the United States trading places with Ko to become No. 1 at 7.75 points. Ko began the year at No. 5 but rose to No. 1 on May 22 on the strength of her two LPGA victories early in the season. Then in late June, Ko set the record for most total week
Aug. 1, 2023
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Kim Joo-hyung ties for 2nd at Open Championship, best performance by S. Korean
Kim Joo-hyung tied for second place at the Open Championship in England on Sunday, posting the best performance by a South Korean golfer at the historic major tournament despite playing with a sprained ankle. Kim finished at seven-under 277, six behind the champion, Brian Harman of the United States, in a four-way tie for second place. Kim carded a four-under 67 on the final day at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, his best round of the tournament. Kim opened the competition with a
July 24, 2023
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S. Korean golfer left with extra laundry after qualifying for Open Championship
By tying for third place at the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday, South Korean golfer An Byeong-hun grabbed a last-minute spot at the Open Championship, the fourth and final major of the men's season, teeing off this week. And he's going to prepare for the big tournament by doing, of all things, laundry. When he arrived at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, An had not packed enough clothes for a trip to England for the Open Championship. But with his third-place finish at
July 17, 2023
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Ex-No. 1 Shin Ji-yai ties for 2nd at US Women's Open
In a turn-back-the-clock performance, South Korean Shin Ji-yai has finished tied for second place at the US Women's Open. Shin, former world No. 1 in women's golf, shot a four-under 68 in the final round of the second major championship of the season at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on Sunday. At six-under 282 overall, Shin tied Charley Hull of England for second place, three behind the champion, Allisen Corpuz of the United States. Shin, an 11-time LPGA winner c
July 10, 2023
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Kim Hyo-joo 3 back of lead entering final round at US Women's Open
South Korean Kim Hyo-joo finds herself three strokes off the lead going into the final round of the US Women's Open. Kim carded a one-over 73 in the third round of the second LPGA major tournament of the season at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on Saturday. Kim dropped to four-under 212 for the competition, tied for third place with Bailey Tardy of the United States and three behind the leader, Nasa Hataoka of Japan. Hataoka went for a bogey-free round of 66, the best
July 9, 2023
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LPGA releases documentary celebrating Pak Se-ri's monumental major victory
The LPGA has released a documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of a groundbreaking major championship victory by S. Korean legend Pak Se-ri. Titled "The Shot," the documentary premiered on LPGA's YouTube channel and LPGA.com at 8 p.m. Wednesday. It explores how Pak's win at the 1998 US Women's Open influenced future generations of golfers in her native country and across Asia. The title of the documentary is a nod to Pak's now-iconic shot on the 18th hole at B
July 6, 2023
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California dreaming: Ko Jin-young just wants to have fun at LPGA major
It has been four years since Ko Jin-young last won a major on the LPGA Tour. But if the No. 1 female golfer in the world is feeling the pressure to end her drought this week at the US Women's Open, she isn't showing it. "I just want to spend good time with my family and friends. That's my goal right now," Ko said at her pretournament press conference at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on Tuesday. The 78th US Women's Open tees off Thursday. The t
July 5, 2023
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World No. 1 Ko Jin-young to resume pursuit of 3rd LPGA major at Pebble Beach
World No. 1 Ko Jin-young will have her second attempt in three weeks to win her third career LPGA major, this time on a famed course in California. Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, will host the 78th US Women's Open starting Thursday. Long considered one of the world's most beautiful courses, Pebble Beach has hosted six men's US Open tournaments, but never the women's event until this year. Organized by the United States Golf Association, the US Women'
July 4, 2023
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Jenny Shin ties for 8th at LPGA major tournament
Unable to make key putts in the final round, South Korean Jenny Shin has finished tied for eighth at the second major tournament of the 2023 LPGA season. Shin shot a one-over 72 in the weather-interrupted final round at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, on Sunday and ended at five-under 279 for the four-round event. Yin Ruoning of China grabbed her maiden major title at eight-under 276. She carded a bogey-free 67 in the final round to hold
June 26, 2023
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Jenny Shin in hunt for maiden LPGA major; Ko Jin-young lurking 4 shots back
South Korean Jenny Shin finds herself one shot off the lead in pursuit of her first career LPGA major title after a strong third-round charge up the leaderboard. Shin fired a bogey-free round of five-under 66 in the third round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, on Saturday. It was the lowest score in the field on the day and pushed Shin to second place at six-under 207 overall, one behind the leader, Leona Maguire of Ireland, who is tryi
June 25, 2023
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Jenny Shin 3 off lead at LPGA major; Ko Jin-young 6 back
Jenny Shin is the top South Korean player after the opening round of the second major championship of the LPGA season. Shin shot a two-under 69 to tie five others for sixth place in the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, on Thursday. The par-71 course played at 6,511 yards in the opening round. Shin, whose Korean given name is Ji-eun, had five birdies against three bogeys. Her lone LPGA win to date came in May 2016. Lee-Anne P
June 23, 2023
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World No. 1 Ko Jin-young honored to match LPGA legend's record
South Korean star Ko Jin-young matched an LPGA record to start this week, as she remained at No. 1 in the women's world rankings for the 158th week overall. It tied Ko with Mexican legend Lorena Ochoa for the most weeks spent at the top in LPGA history, a feat that Ko said has made her feel humble. Ko has a chance to own the record by herself at the season's second major tournament, the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey. "It'
June 22, 2023
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World No. 1 Ko Jin-young eyes 3rd career LPGA major on historic course
Having reclaimed the top spot in the women's world golf rankings this spring, South Korean star Ko Jin-young will take aim at winning her third career LPGA major title this week on a famed track. The KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the second major tournament of the LPGA season, will tee off at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, on Thursday (local time). Founded in 1895, Baltusrol has hosted the U.S. Women's Open twice, along with seven men's U.S. Opens and two me
June 21, 2023
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Ko Jin-young ties record for most weeks spent at top of women's golf rankings
South Korean LPGA star Ko Jin-young has tied the record for most weeks spent at No. 1 in the women's world rankings. The LPGA announced Monday that this week marks Ko's 158th week at the top of the rankings, tying the record set by Lorena Ochoa from 2007 to 2010. Ko first rose to No. 1 in April 2019 and has had five different stints atop the rankings. She spent 100 consecutive weeks at the top from July 2019 to June 2021. She fell off the top in November last year while dealing with a
June 20, 2023