◇ Murderous high oil prices and prices… The changed landscape of Chuseok preparations. On the 19th, Realmeter, a public opinion polling agency, conducted a survey of public sentiment regarding the Chuseok holiday among 505 men and women over the age of 18 across the country (requested by the Energy Economy Newspaper). As a result, 44.1% of… Continue reading Even if you want to give me pocket money or go on a trip… Our wallets are in dire straits before Chuseok
Month: September 2023
“A natural beauty who is prettier than a celebrity”… Explosion of Chinese interest in North Korean athletes
The response is that the Chinese are drawing extraordinary attention to the North Korean athletes participating in the Hangzhou Asian Games. Local Chinese media, including Heo Shin-mang, reported on the 26th that Chinese people are showing interest in the sight of North Korean athletes participating in the Asian Games visiting Xihu, a famous tourist destination. In… Continue reading “A natural beauty who is prettier than a celebrity”… Explosion of Chinese interest in North Korean athletes
‘Korean leaguers’ shared silence’ Kim Ha-seong and Choi Ji-man are both helpless against change-ups, ‘no hits in 4 at-bats’… SD 1-2 come-from-behind loss
Kim Ha-seong (San Diego Padres) was silent with no hits. Ha-seong Kim started as third baseman No. 5 in the 2023 Major League Baseball away game against the San Francisco Giants held at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, USA on the 26th (Korean time) and recorded no hits in four at-bats and two strikeouts. The… Continue reading ‘Korean leaguers’ shared silence’ Kim Ha-seong and Choi Ji-man are both helpless against change-ups, ‘no hits in 4 at-bats’… SD 1-2 come-from-behind loss
What is Go Young-pyo’s other direction after achieving his QS goal?
KT Wiz sidearm pitcher Go Young-pyo (32) is achieving good results with 12 wins and 7 losses and an earned run average (ERA) of 2.81 in 27 games (26 starts) in the ‘2023 Shinhan Bank SOL KBO League’. In the quality start (QS, pitching of 3 earned runs or less over 6 innings as a starter),… Continue reading What is Go Young-pyo’s other direction after achieving his QS goal?
“What if I’m alone on Chuseok? I can just go to the convenience store.”
The Chuseok holiday, which lasts up to six days, has begun, but some people are expected to rest or travel instead of returning to their hometowns. Additionally, due to the economic situation, the number of ‘Honchu people’ who spend Chuseok alone is expected to increase. According to a recent survey conducted by Lotte Members on the… Continue reading “What if I’m alone on Chuseok? I can just go to the convenience store.”
Director Kang Yang-hyun, the protagonist of the movie ‘Rebound’, said, “I prepared for the Asian Games with the determination to die”
Can the touching story of the movie ‘Rebound’ be recreated in Hangzhou? The 3×3 men’s basketball team, led by coach Yang-Hyeon Kang, entered Hangzhou, the final battle site, on the 22nd. Korea, consisting of Seo Myung-jin (24, Hyundai Mobis), Kim Dong-hyun (21, KCC), Lee Doo-won (23, KT), and Lee Won-seok (23, Samsung), all of whom have… Continue reading Director Kang Yang-hyun, the protagonist of the movie ‘Rebound’, said, “I prepared for the Asian Games with the determination to die”
‘Life Sports → KBL’ training referee Maeng Jin-ho, “I want to become a good supporting actor”
“Right now, my biggest goal is to do well in the D-League and become a full-time referee, and after that, I want to become a good supporting actor.” I watched the evaluation match of the National Boys Sports Festival held at Hyosung Girls’ High School in Daegu in 2021. There was one strange thing about the… Continue reading ‘Life Sports → KBL’ training referee Maeng Jin-ho, “I want to become a good supporting actor”
KIA Choi Hyung-woo’s batting WAR ranks 14th and wRC+ ranks 5th… The great 2023 season will be applauded even if it ends here. ‘Let’s sign an extension contract.’
There is a possibility that the 2023 season for KIA batting center Choi Hyeong-woo (40) will end like this. Even so, it deserves applause. Choi Hyeong-woo started as the 4th designated hitter against Gwangju KT on the 24th, appeared as the leadoff hitter in the bottom of the 7th inning when the team was down 0-1,… Continue reading KIA Choi Hyung-woo’s batting WAR ranks 14th and wRC+ ranks 5th… The great 2023 season will be applauded even if it ends here. ‘Let’s sign an extension contract.’
“Even if I can’t… ” In fact, the role is confirmed as a ‘free roll’, and Lee Kang-in looks to a ‘higher place’
Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) is looking higher. Lee Kang-in, a member of the Asian Games men’s soccer team, made his first appearance in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games Group E 3rd match (Bahrain) held at the Jinhua Sports Center in Zhejiang Province, China, on the 24th (Korean time). Lee Kang-in joined the team late on the… Continue reading “Even if I can’t… ” In fact, the role is confirmed as a ‘free roll’, and Lee Kang-in looks to a ‘higher place’
Jeong Ji-seok, who clenched his teeth despite back pain, said, “AVC Cup bronze medal disintegrates… I have to endure it even if it hurts.”
Jeong Ji-seok (Korean Air), a member of the Korean men’s volleyball team, took home a medal as he boarded the plane to participate in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games. This is the bronze medal won at the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup last July. At that time, the national team finished in third place… Continue reading Jeong Ji-seok, who clenched his teeth despite back pain, said, “AVC Cup bronze medal disintegrates… I have to endure it even if it hurts.”