Planned performances in Seoul by Russia’s state-owned Bolshoi Ballet are drawing criticism from the Embassy of Ukraine and diplomats from several European countries, who argue that Russia’s use of cultural events as a tool to justify war and genocide constitutes a form of cultural weaponization. The performances, occurring amid the prolonged war between Moscow and …

Gyeongnam Development Corporation, led by Lee Yeon-kyung and Oh Sara, defeated Samcheok City Hall to close in on leaders SK Sugar Gliders. Gyeongnam Development Corporation defeated Samcheok City Hall 25-21 in the seventh game of the second round of the Shinhan SOL Pay 2023-2024 Handball H League Women’s Division at the Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon …

Dreaming of being part of an iron-walled bullpen. The KT Wiz is a pitching kingdom. Amidst the fierce competition, KT manager Lee Kang-cheol has one player in mind. It’s right-hander Lee Sang-dong. “I want to form a ‘solid trio’ with my teammates this year,” Lee said when we met in Okinawa, Japan, KT’s spring training …

For the first time in six years, Los Angeles Angels “baseball genius” Mike Trout has gone hitless in four consecutive exhibition games in major league spring training. With the departure of Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers) and a weakened lineup, “health” is a top priority for the Angels’ star, who hasn’t had a regular season at-bat …

San Diego Padres’ Kim Ha-sung (29) fired a cannon in an exhibition game. He also showed perfect performance as a center hitter. Until last year, Kim Ha-sung was used as a leadoff, and he also wields a hard blow in the center lineup. Coach Mike Shildt is likely to be happy until the season opens. …

The eagerly anticipated 2024 season of the Korean Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour kicks off this week. The Hana Financial Group Singapore Women’s Open at Tanah Merah Golf Course in Singapore kicks off the season on April 7. This year’s 30-tournament KLPGA Tour will have two overseas tournaments in Singapore and Thailand before opening …

Wired and wireless broadcasting rights to CJ ENM, signing a three-year, 135 billion won mega deal A big change is coming to KBO League viewing. The KBO announced on Thursday that it has signed a contract with CJ ENM for the wired and wireless broadcasting rights for the 2024-2026 KBO League, and will broadcast the …

SSG Landers’ Choi Ji-hoon (27) has vowed to play baseball like never before. Choi went 1-for-2 with a double, a home run, a run scored, a walk and two stolen bases in an exhibition game against the Tung Yi Lions of the Taiwan Professional Baseball League at the Tainan City Municipal Baseball Stadium in Tainan, …

On March 29, NC announced the results of Kim Young-kyu’s medical examination after he returned home from spring training with elbow pain while preparing to become a starting pitcher. “As a result of the examination, there was no special abnormality and he was diagnosed with a mild sprain,” the NC said, “He will focus on …

KT Wiz’s Lee Chae-ho (26) was unable to complete his second spring training due to injury. Sung Jae-heon (26) from the LG Twins got a chance to showcase himself. Lee was the fifth pitcher on the team to pitch in relief in an exhibition game against the KIA Tigers at the Kin Stadium in Okinawa …