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Rival parties welcome Constitutional Court decision to set Yoon's impeachment verdict date for April 4

2025/04/01 17:00

In related news. Rival political parties have welcomed the court's announcement of a date for its verdict on the president's political fate. The ruling People Power Party has pledged to accept the court's ruling while calling on the justices NOT to be swayed by pressure from the opposition party. Meanwhile the opposition Democratic Party has asserted that the president's removal from office is the best way to end what is described as an insurrection.

K-wave AI News

2025/04/01 14:00

Hello and welcome to your AI guide to the latest cultural updates from Korea. Here's our top story. The number of foreign tourists visiting Korea last month exceeded 1.1 million, reaching 94% of pre-COVID-19 levels. This represents an increase of roughly 10% compared to the same month last year. The largest group of tourists came from China, followed by Japan, Taiwan, and the United States. Chinese tourists numbered around 341,000, or about 75% of the 2019 level, while Japanese visitors surpassed pre-pandemic figures, reaching 224,000. Tourists from Africa and the Middle East recovered to 111% of the 2019 level, and visitors from Europe and the U.S. reached 106%. Masterpieces of Jeong Seon, the founder of "true-view landscape painting" during the Joseon era, will be showcased at the Hoam Art Museum in Yongin from Wednesday. The exhibition, the largest ever dedicated to the artist, brings together a comprehensive collection of Jeong Seon's famous works, including his renowned "Geumgangjeondo" and "Inwang Jesaekdo," both designated as national treasures. His works vividly capture the beauty of Korea's landscapes, standing as invaluable assets in the history of Korean art. Under the rare collaboration by Hoam and Kansong Art Museum, the exhibition features over 160 pieces of Jeong Seon's diverse range of works gathered from various institutions and private collections. They'll be on display at the Hoam Art Museum until June 26 and move to the Daegu Kansong Art Museum next year, marking the 350th anniversary of Jeong Seon's birth. Chuncheon will host a city tour program for foreign students attending local universities in the city from April 4 to 17. The program includes visits to popular tourist attractions such as the Gangchon Rail Park and Nami Island and also provides other opportunities to explore the city's unique urban culture and natural surroundings. The tour, designed for around 200 participants, is part of government efforts to encourage students to remain in Chuncheon after graduation, find employment, and grow into key talents for the region. That's all from me. Keep it tuned to the Kulture Wave.

[Short-form] Korea’s Unique Study Culture

2025/04/01 14:00

Discover Korea’s distinctive study culture shaped by the country’s notoriously fiercely competitive and intense academic environment.

[K-wave] Paik Nam-june exhibitions to commemorate 20th anniversary of his death

2025/04/01 14:00

Paik Nam-June is a world-renowned artist, considered a pioneer of video art. Though many may recognize his name, his works may not come to mind. Ahead of the 20th anniversary of Paik's death next year, various exhibitions have been organized to commemorate the groundbreaking artist. Lee Eun-jin tells us more. On New Year's Day of 1984, the first international "satellite art" installation was presented by Korean-American artist Paik Nam-june. Setting out to counter George Orwell's depressing portrayal of television in the novel "1984," the live broadcast of the satellite art production from New York was simultaneously aired in Korea, and the live broadcast from Paris was also aired in real-time to Germany. Featuring pop music videos, dance and video art, the piece, called "Good Morning, Mr. Orwell" combined live and taped segments, along with TV graphics designed by Paik himself. The breakthrough attempt of its time was an astounding success, reaching an audience of over 25 million viewers worldwide. Painting with his hair, or dragging a violin through the streets, then setting it on fire, Paik Nam-june broke stereotypes with his eccentricity. Paik's Robot K-456, first displayed in 1964, was his first work that took shape of a robot, which opened questions of humanity amid advancing technology. "He was an artist that suggested how new technology could change the world. Above all, he made such predictions from such a euphoric and optimistic perspective." Paik Nam-june shifted away from traditional ideas and pioneered a new genre called "video art" by breaking down the boundaries between technology and art. In the 1970s when black and white analogue TVs were still the norm, Paik was ahead of his time, as if he had an insight into the hyper-connected era we live in today. "The most internationally famous K-culture content before PSY was that of Paik Nam-june. As a future-thinking artist, he very insightfully showed how society would change with the development of technology and what the roles of artists and communication will be in that world." Efforts to display Paik Nam-june's journey have been underway for years. And for this year, the first was an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Busan that ended on March 16th. It was the largest exhibition since Paik's death, and was visited by 122-thousand visitors. The Nam June Paik Art Center continues to hold events and exhibitions to showcase the artist's experimental mindset. Many are interested to see how Paik Nam-june's ideas were realized with the help of his collaborators. "The role that Paik played was like the conductor of an orchestra. Under his direction were very, very talented collaborators who came together to produce these projects. And their passion and efforts have been documented." The 'Play it Again, Paik' exhibition will feature recordings of his past interviews. It will open on April 10th at the Nam June Paik Art Center, and run into next year. The 2023 film titled 'Nam June Paik: The Moon Is the Oldest TV' is screening at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art as part of its 'Moment of Creation -The Artist's Studio' a collection of eight films that show artists creating new works. This program will run until May 24th. Lee Eunjin, Arirang News.

[Kulture Issue] K-food on its way to global mainstream

2025/04/01 14:00

The globalization of Koreans’ comfort food kimbap was recently introduced in the Washington Post. Today, we will have a talk about how K-food has made it to the global mainstream with someone who in that article mentioned that the rising popularity of the seaweed rice roll is partly due to the success of a certain K-drama. We are now connected with Robert Ku, Managing Editor of a major textbook project at the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. Hello Mr. Koo! 1) You wrote that the 2022 Korean series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” worked as a catalyst in spreading the global kimbap boom. How much influence does Korean content have on the rise of Korean food items? 2) Is K-food a thing in the U.S. right now? (Are there any episodes you experienced that clearly show that awareness of K-food has grown?) 3) A couple of years ago in an interview with CNN, you mentioned that spam has undergone a “reputation makeover” as Asian and Asian American chefs reintroduced the canned lunch meat. Tell us more about spam and K-food as well as other food items that now are receiving similar revivals. 4) From a Korean immigrant's point of view, what is it like to experience K-food in the U.S. and what does K-food mean to Koreans living abroad? (connection to Korea, sense of identity, etc.) 5) Some K-foods are localized and modified, which happens with lots of foods once they make it overseas. But what’s your take on that? (Does this have more positive aspects or negative ones, is it inevitable?) 6) Do you think the popularity of K-food will further grow and last long?

[K-enter] Kim Soo-hyun makes tearful stand against allegations

2025/04/01 14:00

Actor Kim Soo-Hyun and his legal representatives held a press conference yesterday afternoon regarding the allegations that he dated late actress Kim Sae-ron while she was underage. Can you tell us how the press conference went down please? On Monday, at 4:30pm (Korea time) Kim Soo-Hyun stood in front of the media to attempt to clear his name from the allegations surrounding his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron who took her own life in mid February this year. This was the first appearance by Kim Soo-Hyun since the allegations were made on a YouTube channel in early March. Alongside the dating allegations were allegations that there was pressure from Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, for Kim Sae-ron to pay back a loan that she allegedly owed the company. In a tearful statement to the media, Kim Soo-hyun said something to the effect of, "I refuse to admit to something I did not do." Kim, however, did admit to dating Kim Sae-ron five years ago for around one year, when she was of legal age. Regarding social media conversations between him and Kim Sae-ron, which were leaked by the family of the late actress, Kim Soo-hyun claimed that these messages were fabricated. His agency has also filed a lawsuit, which the court has accepted, seeking 12 billion Korean won, just over 8 million U.S. dollars, in damages against the bereaved family and the operator of the YouTube channel that disclosed their claims. I don't think this is the last time we will hear from this story so keep us updated Walter. Moving on to a lighter note, this time news on K-pop "girls" or "women"! On Saturday, K-pop girl group aespa and BLACKPINK’s Jennie took home trophies at the "Billboard Women in Music awards" 2025, which honours influential female musicians, held in Los Angeles. Girl group aespa received the "Group of the Year award." The members of aespa shared their thoughts, saying, "aespa supports all women who are chasing their dreams, and we hope everyone gets the opportunity to fully realise their potential." Jennie was honoured with the "Global Force Award". This award is given to females in the music industry who have made a significant impact. Jennie is the first K-pop solo artist to receive an award at this ceremony. Congratulations to both aespa and Jennie for receiving these awards that help inspire young women from all over the world. Sticking to the topic of K-pop but this time a tour that many can look forward to, who looks to be gracing the stage soon? Boy group ATEEZ will kick off their new world tour, "IN YOUR FANTASY", on July 5 and July 6 at Inspire Arena on Yeongjongdo Island in Incheon. Following their performances at Inspire Arena, ATEEZ will visit cities in the U.S. in July, including Atlanta, New York, and for the first time Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, San Jose and also in August, Mexico City. In September, they are scheduled to hold concerts in Saitama, Nagoya and Kobe in Japan. "IN YOUR FANTASY" North American tickets expect to go on sale from April 10 at 10am, Eastern Daylight Time. Great news for the "ATINYs" out there. Thanks for the news today.

U.S. names South Korea's trade barriers ahead of reciprocal tariff impositions

2025/04/01 10:00

With the Trump administration to announce further tariffs in the upcoming days, a recent U.S. report on foreign trade barriers is getting more attention. The report states that South Korea's regulations on imported vehicles and pricing of medical products remain as obstacles. Ahn Sung-jin reports. The Trump administration is putting scrutiny on South Korea's trade barriers. The United States Trade Representative on Monday local time released a 7-page National Trade Estimate report, which stated that emissions-related regulations on imported vehicles and the pricing of pharmaceutical products remain a barrier to trade. The U.S.' concerns came from a lack of transparency despite South Korea's Clean Air Conservation Act layout, and added that market entry for U.S. automotive manufacturers into South Korea remains a top priority. Korea's prioritization of local technology over foreign technology in defense procurement has also been labeled a barrier. In the case of the pharmaceutical and medical industry, the report said Korea lacks transparency and opportunity for stakeholders to "input into proposed policy changes." It also noted Seoul's import ban on American beef from cattle aged 30 months or older, calling the restriction a transitional measure. Other trade barriers include digital trade barriers such as network usage fees that allegedly feed into a monopoly of internet service providers. The USTR releases an annual report to the President and Congress that documents obstacles for U.S. exporters and solutions including efforts to overcome these barriers. Though these trade barriers have already been brought up in the past, with Trump's hard-line tariff impositions, they seem more pertinent. Trump's efforts to impose reciprocal tariffs will resume from the beginning of April. He has stated that further details will become clearer between the night of April 1st or 2nd Eastern Time. Ahn Sung-jin, Arirang News.

[Weather] Big temperature swings across Korea under bright skies, dusty in west of central regions

2025/04/01 10:00

Welcome to April! We'll see a big temperature jump from a chilly morning. However, fine dust from abroad moved in overnight, making the air hazy across the central region. The capital area will see air quality in the 'bad' range all day, while other regions could experience dust spikes throughout the day. The dry spell continues today, with high fire danger. Dry weather advisories are still in effect across Korea. Please stay extra cautious about fires. And this afternoon, Seoul will reach 17 degrees Celsius, about 3 degrees higher than yesterday. Southern provinces can expect much brighter skies in the afternoon with an expected high of 15 degrees Celsius in Busan. We have some rain in the forecast for tomorrow. Showers will begin in the west and gradually spread across most regions. The amount won't be much. Meanwhile, temperatures will stay slightly above norms through the weekend. However, the large day-to-night temperature swings will continue, so make sure to dress accordingly.

Crowds in Tokyo gather for cherry blossom season

2025/04/01 10:00

Finally, in Japan, Tokyo's cherry blossom season has arrived earlier than usual this year, with full bloom observed over the weekend. The early arrival drew large crowds to popular "hanami" or "flower viewing" spots across the city on Monday. Parks and gardens throughout Tokyo are experiencing peak bloom, attracting locals and tourists to the seasonal festivities. While cherry blossoms usually reach their peak in late March to early April, the early blooming this year is attributed to warmer temperatures. The country's favorite flower reaching the peak usually signals the start of the new school and business year.

Three of four missing U.S. Army soldiers found dead in Lithuania

2025/04/01 10:00

In Lithuania, three of the four U.S. soldiers missing since last week have been found dead. According to a U.S. Army announcement on Monday, the bodies of three soldiers and an armored vehicle were recovered from a peat bog after days of intense searching using heavy equipment. The soldiers, assigned to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, had been taking part in a training mission near the border with Belarus when their vehicle was reported missing. Efforts continue to locate the fourth missing soldier while the cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Le Pen calls ban on running for public office 'political decision'

2025/04/01 10:00

Meanwhile, in France, leader of the right-wing National Rally party and presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen has been convicted of embezzlement and barred from running in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen has denounced the court's decision as politically motivated and says she will appeal the ruling. "What she is doing here is she’s saying ‘I am going to make you ineligible straight away and I’m doing it precisely to stop you from being able to be elected president'. If that’s not a political decision, I don’t know what it is." On Monday local time, a French court found Le Pen guilty of embezzling European Union funds. The court sentenced her to four years in prison, with two years suspended, imposed a 108,000 U.S. dollar fine, and prohibited her from holding public office for five years. This ruling effectively disqualifies her from the 2027 presidential race.

European foreign ministers urge Russia to agree on Ukraine ceasefire

2025/04/01 10:00

Beginning in Europe, foreign ministers from six European countries convened in Madrid, where they urged Russia to agree to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine. The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, along with the European Union's High Representative, met in Madrid on Monday local time to address the war in Ukraine. In a joint statement, they collectively urged Russia to abandon its "delaying tactics" and respond to Ukraine's commitment to peace by agreeing to an unconditional full ceasefire. The statement highlighted the importance of making progress within a specific timeframe, and they also considered possible new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia. The possibility of using frozen Russian sovereign assets to aid Ukraine was also discussed. The ministers said they will ensure Russia's full accountability for its war crimes.

Police launch first on-site joint probe into ignition point of Gyeongsangbuk-do wildfire

2025/04/01 10:00

With the deadly wildfires contained, South Korean authorities are now looking into what caused the crisis. A man tending a family grave is suspected of sparking one of the fires. Lee Soo-jin reports. South Korean police, along with the National Forensic Service and firefighting authorities, have launched their first joint investigation into the country's worst-ever wildfire. Police in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province on Monday morning, using drones, began conducting on-site inspections in Uiseong-gun County, the ignition site of the wildfire in the province, to determine what caused it and the direction in which the fire spread. The fires in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province saw about 480 square kilometers of woodland affected, equivalent to 80 percent of the size of Seoul, and left 26 people dead. The police plan to examine traces of flames left on the trees around a tomb and the surrounding areas to determine the direction that the fire spread, and search the area around the site of the ignition to find any evidence of materials that may have caused the fire. Analysis of the evidence found from the on-site inspections is expected to take at least three weeks. The police revealed on Sunday that they booked a 56-year-old man on Friday without detention on charges of starting the fire on March 22nd while tending to the grave of his grandparents. The man denies the charges. On Saturday, the police found a lighter that was found at the scene and has requested an analysis from the National Forensic Service for fingerprints or DNA evidence. With the main fires in both Gyeongsangbuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do Provinces now contained, the government is also focusing on helping those affected. This includes providing temporary housing and livelihood support for those who have been displaced. More than three thousand houses were completely burned down, and significant damage was also inflicted on 30 national heritage sites and 2-thousand agricultural facilities. Lee Soo-jin, Arirang News.

On-point: Constitutional Court to notify Yoon's impeachment ruling date in April

2025/04/01 10:00

The last day of March has passed, meaning the final call will be made in April. Let's turn to Professor Lee Hee-eun for more this morning. Welcome back. 1. There are calls that the Constitutional Court should issue a statement and explain the reasons for the delay. How likely is it that the court will do so? Should the court make clear its stance and plan? Has the court done so in the past? 2. Some experts say Yoon's case is not as complicated as that of former President Park Geun-hye, expressing frustration over the delay. Is that so? 3. As an expert's point of view, when do you think the court will or must announce a ruling date to prevent any more confusion and instability? 4. The opposition Democratic Party has designated today, April 1st, as the deadline for Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to appoint justice nominee Ma Eun-hyuk and warned it would make a major decision if Han doesn't. Does that mean another impeachment motion for Han? Will the DP do that? Would that be the first time ever for a PM to be impeached twice? How might that unfold? 5. Let's say Han does appoint Ma. Can Ma play an active role in the ruling? To what extent? Does that mean the ruling will get delayed even more? Thanks so much for taking your time to be with us this morning. We appreciate it.

Court still conducting review of President Yoon's impeachment amid speculation over ruling date

2025/04/01 10:00

While the record delay in announcing an impeachment ruling for President Yoon Suk Yeol is leading to various speculations, the Constitutional Court is reportedly handling the case with a great deal of caution and prudence. Our correspondent Oh Soo-young reports. The Constitutional Court is working "cautiously" and "thoroughly" on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment case, as speculation continues over when the justices will deliver their ruling. Appearing before the National Assembly on Monday, the Constitutional Court's Secretary-General Kim Jung-won said the eight-member bench is deliberating with "caution" in their frequent "in-depth" reviews and discussions. Kim added even he wasn't informed of how many times the justices convened or what stage they were in in their deliberation, due to the high level of confidentiality. The justices have been deliberating for more than a month after Yoon's final trial hearing in February, the longest period yet for a presidential case. Once each justice concludes their review, and expresses their opinion, the bench is expected to draw up their collective decision, before announcing the ruling date two to three days in advance. While some believe the ruling could be as early as this Thursday, if the bench schedules a Friday ruling in line with past presidential impeachments, April 4th and 11th are key dates to watch. But given the record deliberation period, other observers say the verdict could take longer to be issued, as the justices may be sharply split in their opinions on whether or not President Yoon's martial law declaration warrants an impeachment. The Court needs at least six votes to remove a President. If three or more justices are against impeachment Yoon would be restored to office. At this point, April 18th is broadly considered the deadline for the bench —the date Justices Moon Hyung-bae and Lee Mi-son retire. In 2017, the Court dismissed President Park Geun-hye on a Friday, before Acting Chief Justice Lee Jung-mi stepped down the next Monday. But this time around, the two vacancies would leave only six justices on the bench, below the seven-member threshold required to deliver a ruling. The opposition Democratic Party has been calling for the urgent appointment of a left-leaning judge, Ma Eun-hyeok, to secure a six-vote majority to impeach the President, as an early election would favour their party leader Lee Jae-myung. The DP has also been pushing to amend the Constitutional Court Act to extend the retiring justices' terms. The Court's Secretary General said while the suggestion is "under internal review," "there is no official position yet.” When asked if President Yoon's ruling would be made by the 18th, the Court's secretary general said the aim is still to issue a verdict as swiftly as possible, but declined to specify a date. Oh Soo-young, Arirang News.

Trump confirms communication with North Korea, hints at taking action "at some point"

2025/04/01 10:00

U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at further engagement with North Korea, confirming ongoing communication with leader Kim Jong-un. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump said he has a "very good relationship" with Kim, despite a rocky start during his first term. He said, "there is communication," although he didn't clarify whether this was through direct talks with Kim or via aides. Trump described North Korea as "a big nuclear nation" and called Kim "a very smart guy". He also said his administration will likely take some action at "some point", but offered no specifics.

Gold price surpasses US$ 3,100 for new record high on Mon.

2025/04/01 10:00

The price of gold has soared to a new record high ahead of the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration this week. The price of spot gold peaked at $3,128.06 on Monday, continuing a surge that has seen it gain over 18% since the start of the year. Experts say the rise is due to heightened demand as investors seek safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty and escalating global trade tensions.

Students at 38 of 40 medical schools apply to return before reinstatement deadline

2025/04/01 10:00

Medical students who boycotted classes over the government's medical school admissions increase say they'll be back in school just right before the government-imposed deadline for reinstatement on Monday. Lee Seung-jae has more. Out of 40 medical schools nationwide, students from 38 of the schools have decided to return to class before the Monday deadline imposed by the government. According to sources familiar with the matter, 38 of the medical schools saw almost all of their students, who had been on leave of absence, complete their registration to return to school. Among the schools that saw their students register for classes before the deadline were Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Pusan National University. The two medical schools where students hadn't registered before the deadline were Inje University and Hallym University. The government last month set a March 31st deadline after it announced a conditional decision to set the medical school admissions quota at 3-thousand-58 for the 2026 academic year. That is similar to the figure before the current administration decided to increase admissions by 2-thousand a year ago. In order to transition into the delayed school semester, most medical schools will begin with a few weeks of online classes. Seoul National University announced last week that online classes will be held for the first one to two weeks starting Monday. Ulsan University and Korea University have started online classes as well. Yonsei University, which was among the first medical schools to announce a "full return" of students, will conduct both online and offline classes. Based on data on the number of medical school students returning, the Ministry of Education will finalize the enrollment quota for next year's admissions by the end of the month. While the government expects the medical admissions quota to return to 3-thousand-58, it warned that the quota could return to 5-thousand-58 if students take a leave of absence or boycott classes after returning. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

Rescue efforts continue in Myanmar past 'golden time'

2025/04/01 10:00

Rescue efforts continue in Myanmar, with the 72-hour "golden time" period since the magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the southeast Asian nation last week now passed. According to AFP on Monday, rescue teams and citizens in the city of Mandalay continue to search for survivors in sweltering heat above 40 degrees Celsius. Rescue personnel are also struggling to search through rubble due to a lack of manpower and equipment. Myanmar's military government says over 2-thousand are dead and more than 39-hundred injured. It also announced it would observe a week-long national mourning period. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that the final death toll could surpass 10-thousand.

[Sports Round-up] Kim Hyo-joo wins 7th career LPGA Tour win at Ford Championship

2025/03/31 20:00

Time now to take a look at what's been happening in the world of sports. Joining us in the studio is our sports editor Paul Neat. Hello Paul. Hello. Let's start with golf. Kim Hyo-joo has secured her seventh LPGA title. Yes, the Ford Championship, on Sunday local time in Arizona. Kim Hyo-joo beat former world number one Lilia Vu of the United States in a playoff. Kim had been four strokes behind heading into the final round but hit an 8-under 64, including nine birdies, while Vu hit a four-under 68. This meant they both finished at 22-under 266, so went back to the 18th to find a winner where Kim struck a birdie to seal it. It was her seventh LPGA win overall but first since the Volunteers of America Classic in October 2023. Meanwhile, in the men's game, Korean-Australian Lee Min-woo on Sunday won the 휴스턴 오픈, finishing at 20 under par one stroke ahead of world number one Scottie Scheffler as well as Gary Woodland, both of the United States, who finished tied at 19-under. The final day saw Lee hit four birdies and one bogey for a 3-under 67. It's the 26-year-old's first-ever win on the PGA Tour in what was his 56th start. He's the younger brother of Lee Min-ji, LPGA star. Moving on to baseball. The Major League Baseball season began at the end of last week. Two South Korean stars were in the opening day rosters for their respective clubs. Yes, those being Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants and Bae Ji-hwan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. For Lee Jung-hoo, he scored twice as the Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Thursday in their season opener. Then, on Sunday, in what was game three of the new season, Lee recorded his first "multi-hit" to help the Giants win their opening series 2-1. Lee batted 2-for-4 with one RBI and scored two runs against the Reds in a 6-3 win. Batting third, he raised his batting average to point-300 and also leads his team for runs with four. Meanwhile, Bae Ji-hwan made two appearances for the Pirates against the Miami Marlins, but was run out trying to reach third in Sunday's 3-2 loss. He'd been left out for the first games, but then appeared in games three and four in a series his team lost 3-1. In domestic baseball, the LG Twins are making headlines with a remarkable 7-game winning streak to start the 2025 season. Yes, this sets a new franchise record and brings them closer to the KBO's all-time opening winning streak of 10, held by the 2003 Samsung Lions and the 2022 SSG Landers. This week, LG face the KT Wiz in a three-game series at Suwon's KT Wiz Park. If they sweep KT, they'll tie the league record. However, all matches scheduled for Tuesday, April 1st have been postponed. This is to mourn the death of a female fan in her 20s, who died in hospital on Monday after a piece of metal fell 18 meters, hit a concession stand then hit her on the head at the NC Dinos stadium in Changwon on Saturday. All NC Dinos matches this week are now postponed. Alright, thanks for that Paul. See you next week. Thank you.