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Actor Yoo Hae-jin speaks during a movie event of 'The Assassin(s)' held in central Seoul on Aug. 10.

Burger King, other brands distance themselves from 'The Assassin(s)' cast as calls for boycott mount

The controversy stems from the movie's open ending, which critics claim supports a conspiracy theory that the government was involved in the assassination attempt on the president at the time that killed the first lady.

2026.10.5

Doosan Bears starting pitcher Keisho Shirakawa delivers a pitch in the second inning of a game against the Kia Tigers at Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on July 31, 2024. [YONHAP]

Tigers sign pitcher Shirakawa as Asian quota player, Heroes extend Rosenberg's deal

The Kia Tigers filled their Asian quota with Japanese pitcher Keisho Shirakawa on Thursday, while the Kiwoom Heroes extended their contract with injury replacement pitcher Kenny Rosenberg.

2026.5.28

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Kiwoom Heroes extend contract with veteran Seo Geon-chang by two years

The Kiwoom Heroes announced Wednesday they have signed former MVP-winning veteran Seo Geon-chang to a two-year extension.

2026.5.20

Kiwoom Heroes' new Japanese pitcher Yuto Kanakubo pitches against the SSG Landers on April 1. [YONHAP]

Kiwoom Heroes closer Yuto Kanakubo aims high

Kiwoom Heroes' new Japanese pitcher Yuto Kanakubo wasn't meant to be the team's closing pitcher, but as his fastball velocity rose and so did his confidence, the right-hand pitcher was promoted to the team's closer this week.

2026.4.26

This photo shows Kiwoom Heroes interim manager Seol Jong-jin during his first meeting with the club at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul on July 15. [YONHAP]

KBO-worst Heroes promote interim manager to full-time position

The Kiwoom Heroes, the last-place club in Korean baseball this season, announced Sunday they have promoted interim manager Seol Jong-jin to take over as their full-time bench boss.

2025.9.28

Former Kiwoom Heroes player Lim Hye-dong remains silent as reporters ask him about accusations he blackmailed Korean major leaguers Kim Ha-seong and Ryu Hyun-jin. Lim was questioned by the reporters as he attended his arrest warrant hearing at Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on Thursday. [NEWS1]

Former Kiwoom player attends arrest hearing over alleged blackmailing of MLB stars

Former Kiwoom Heroes player Lim Hye-dong attended an arrest warrant hearing on Thursday over allegations of blackmailing and extorting large sums of money from Korean major leaguers Kim Ha-seong and Ryu Hyun-jin.

2024.1.25

San Diego Padres utility man Kim Ha-seong speaks to reporters after winning the National League Gold Glove at the utility spot in a press conference in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Nov. 20. [YONHAP]

Police slap travel ban on suspected blackmailer who alleges MLB star assaulted him

The police imposed a travel ban on former Kiwoom Heroes player Lim Hae-dong, who is accused of blackmailing San Diego Padres utility man Kim Ha-seong for money, they said on Tuesday.

2023.12.13

Kiwoom Securities headquarters in Yeouido, western Seoul [NEWS1]

Kiwoom Securities raided over alleged stock manipulation

A joint investigation team of prosecution and financial authorities from the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office raided Kiwoom Securities' headquarters in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Wednesday morning to secure materials related to...

2023.5.24

Financial authorities on April 27 load confiscated items after raiding an office in Gangnam, southern Seoul, used by alleged stock manipulators. [NEWS1]

[NEWS ANALYSIS] Complex scheme rattling Korean markets

Unlike the short-term, pump-and-dump stock manipulation cases in the past, the recent scam involved stealth ramping of carefully selected stocks for as long as three years. Some of these stocks became “10-baggers” over the period...

2023.5.8

People walk past Kiwoom Securities office in Yeouido, western Seoul, on May 4. [NEWS1]

[EXCLUSIVE] Kiwoom and eBest are targets of investor suits

Retail investors who lost money in recent small-cap stock crashes are filing civil complaints against brokers they say are to blame.