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SSG Landers' Park Seong-han hits an RBI single with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth inning against the NC Dinos at SSG Landers Field in Incheon on May 7. [YONHAP]

Park Seong-han claims KBO's first monthly top player award of 2026 after record-setting start to season

Powered by his record-breaking hitting streak, SSG Landers leadoff man Park Seong-han has claimed the top player award for the first month of the Korean baseball season.

2026.5.11

This Oct. 11, 2025, file photo shows SSG Landers manager Lee Sung-yong. [YONHAP]

Landers manager embraces underdog label for new season

The SSG Landers exceeded many pundits' expectations last season to finish in third place in the KBO, and their manager Lee Sung-yong said Monday he hopes his club will be overlooked again in 2026.

2026.1.19

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Delivery trucks for e-commerce platform Coupang leave a distribution center in Seoul in 2018. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

E-commerce giants slam the breaks to give delivery workers a chance to vote

Despite Tuesday being a public holiday due to the snap presidential election in Korea, its bustling retail landscape didn't miss a beat. However, the nation's e-commerce giants hit the brakes, choosing the ballot box over the delivery box.

2025.6.3

A photo of Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin and Donald Trump Jr. posted on Chung's Instagram on January [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Photos of Shinsegae chairman with Trump Jr. spark Korean media frenzy

Photos of Shinsegae Group's Chairman Chung Yong-jin with Donald Trump Jr. have sparked discussion in Korea about their relationship.

2024.11.21

E-commerce platforms Gmarket and Auction introduced Star Delivery, a service that “guarantees” next-day delivery, on Monday. The service is provided through CJ Logistics’ delivery network. [GMARKET]

Gmarket's 'Star Delivery' promises next-day delivery — or your money back

Gmarket, an e-commerce subsidiary of Shinsegae, will offer “guaranteed” next-day delivery in collaboration with CJ Logistics under a preexisting partnership with its parent conglomerate.

2024.9.23

Book Ground, a smaller version of the Starfield Library seen on the larger Starfield shopping complex branch in Coex and Suwon, located at the center of the Starfield Market Emart Jukjeon in Yongin, Gyeonggi. The Book Ground is accompanied by a Starbucks cafe — the largest Starbucks inside any Emart branch — followed by a spacious open seating area surrounding it. [CHO YONG-JUN]

Revamped Starfield Market Emart designed with community in mind

Emart revamped its Jukjeon branch to bring customers a totally new experience with the Starfield Market Emart Jukjeon, focusing on the community.

2024.8.29

Retail giant Shinsegae tapped Chung Hyung-kwon, left, as Gmarket's new CEO and Choi Hoon-hak as the new head of SSG.com. [SHINSEGAE]

Shinsegae reshuffles leadership as e-commerce units Gmarket, SSG struggle

Shinsegae has replaced the heads of its struggling e-commerce operators SSG.com and Gmarket in response to competition from Coupang and Alibaba.

2024.6.19

People visit Emart's branch in Wolgye-dong, northern Seoul, on Friday, the starting day of a promotion celebrating the SSG Landers winning the 2022 Korean Series. [NEWS1]

Emart branch in Incheon shut temporarily due to crowding

Emart's branch in Yeonsu District, Incheon, temporarily shut and resumed operation Friday as the store got overcrowded due a promotion celebrating the SSG Landers winning the 2022 Korean Series.

2022.11.18

A promotional image for the Smile Club membership, offering discounts and free deliveries on SSG.com, Gmarket and Auction. [SHINSEGAE GROUP]

SSG pulls Gmarket Global into its membership program

SSG.com is strengthening its partnership with Gmarket Global, after acquiring the company last year.

2022.4.27

Electroman, the mascot of electronics chain Electro Mart, could be the mascot if the Wyverns are rebranded as the SSG Electros. [EMART]

Is SSGElectros.com the new home of the SK Wyverns?

Shinsegae Group appears to have purchased SSGElectros.com at the end of January, suggesting the recently-purchased SK Wyverns are about to become the SSG Electros.

2021.2.17