Seo White wrote on his Instagram on the 4th "Yesterday's on-site outfit otd," along with his selfie status "I fainted and woke up after the Daegu concert." "I received the first concert support gift to the concert staff Seo White is currently raising a total of five sons including the children Lim Chang-jung gave birth to before marriage who was suspected of being involved in stock price manipulation was cleared of charges and returned after releasing a new song "What Happens Happens." After completing the concert at the Daegu Exco Auditorium on the 3rd he is set to hold his 30th anniversary concert "Uncivil Concert" at the Busan Dream Theater on the 24th and the Yonsei University Grand Auditorium in Seoul on the 31st ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool who announced his retirement from politics drew a line to the Supreme Court's ruling on Lee Jae-myung presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea on charges of violating the Public Official Election Act Former mayor Hong's online youth communication platform "Youth's Dream" posted on the 1st that "Lee Jae-myung was destroyed and returned." When the author of this article said "Political circles are five minutes away," former Mayor Hong left such an answer "If the trial proceeds as it is and is confirmed after the presidential election in the Supreme Court "Isn't the situation going strangely?" he said They are preparing donations and recruiting supporters "I will make former mayor Hong president," former mayor Hong said "If the dismissal trial imposes a fine of 800,000 won," adding "Isn't it funny that we will run for president based on judicial procedures?" the Supreme Court's en banc reversed the original ruling that acquitted candidate Lee who was accused of violating the Public Official Election Act the previous day and returned it to the Seoul High Court to the effect of guilt If the ruling is confirmed after being sentenced to a fine of more than 1 million won in the revocation trial the right to run for election will be deprived for five years under the Public Official Election Act He won the first Children's Day game at the new stadium and won seven consecutive games defeated manager Park Jin-man's Samsung Lions 3-1 in the home game of the 2025 professional baseball KBO League at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 5th recorded 22-13 and tied for first place with the LG Twins (22-13) who lost 2-5 to the Doosan Bears on the same day which has been mired in a three-game losing streak Hanwha set up the starting list with Choi In-ho (designated hitter) Samsung built the lineup with Lee Jae-hyun (striker) It was Hanwha's job to gain the upper hand After two outs in the bottom of the first inning Moon Hyun-bin drew a 105-meter-long solo arch to the left Moon is able to dispel the regret of an absurd checker who suffered in the top of the fourth inning against the Gwangju KIA Tigers on Sunday he got on base with a hit ball after one out but was checked by KIA catcher Kim Tae-gun and missed the game due to the replacement of the reprimand widened the score gap in the bottom of the third inning Floral hit a left-center hit and stole second base Moon Hyun-bin then stepped down with a straight hit to the second baseman but Noh Si-hwan hit a timely hit during an RBI Samsung continued to aim for a counterattack but the lineup was tied up by the opponent's starter Weiss and did not show any significant appearance scored its first goal in the top of the sixth inning Lee Sung-kyu fired a 115-meter solo shot (season No Chae Eun-sung hit a timely RBI left-handed hit with one out and runners on the first and second bases which led to Moon Hyun-bin's left-center hit and Noh Si-hwan's heavy hit did its best to score a comeback point in the top of the ninth inning That's how Hanwha won seven consecutive games Hanwha starter Weiss threw 107 pitches and allowed three hits and one run in seven innings to earn five wins (one loss) of the season one scoreless inning) and Kim Seo-hyun (three while Moon Hyun-bin (two hits in four at-bats one home run and one RBI) shone in the lineup Noh Si-hwan (2 hits and 1 RBI in 4 at-bats) and Chae Eun-seong (1 hit and 1 RBI in 4 at-bats) also supported him solidly but he lost for the second time of the season (3 wins) because he did not receive scoring support Location: Daegu Samsung Lions Park in Daegu Odds/Point Spread: Doosan (+162) Samsung (-196) Daegu Samsung Lions Park is the venue where Young Woong Kim and the Samsung Lions (18-13 4th in KBO) will take on the Doosan Bears (12-18 The Bears open this matchup at +162 while the Lions are priced at -196 the Doosan Bears are putting up 4.8 runs per game which has them sitting at 4th in the league They have racked up 148 runs and have an on-base percentage of .337 The Bears have tallied 57 doubles as a squad and have hit 18 balls out of the park They have 137 runs batted in and 275 base knocks over the course of the season Doosan has a slugging percentage of .377 and have been rung up 266 times Get all of our KBO Expert Picks Soo Bin Jung is a hitter you are going to want to keep your eye on for Doosan Jung has compiled an average at the plate of .280 in his time in baseball He has gone down on strikes 789 times and has taken a walk on 561 occasions Jung has hit 37 baseballs out of the park while driving in 552 runs He has recorded a slugging percentage of .371 in addition to having tallied 2,000 bases he stepped up to bat 6,208 times and got on base with a hit 1,510 times DOC’S SPORTS KBO BASEBALL has nailed 6 of our 7 top plays this season We are +3,035 on the season and Monday will feature a 7-unit totals selection you do not want to miss (first pitch is 1 a.m This play will be posted earlier afternoon and available to view and purchase through the start of the first pitch on Tuesday morning Get this play by signing-up below for a daily picks package from KBO Baseball You can get this top rated play complimentary when you set up a free $60 account here at Doc’s Sports and use part of it towards his a one day MLB package.  Join Now! The Bears have stolen 21 bases and have been caught 11 times which shows us their caught stealing rate is 34.4% The Doosan Bears have earned a total of 825 putouts so far this season Their fielding rate is holding steady at .978 which has them sitting 7th in Korean baseball and have a total of 24 double plays The Bears have compiled a team earned run average of 4.35 so far this year (6th in KBO) Doosan has conceded 266 base knocks (8.7 per 9 innings) as well as 133 earned runs They have a strikeout to walk ratio of 1.95 and their pitching staff holds a collective WHIP of 1.41 Bears pitchers have given up 19 home runs in addition to 152 total runs (5th in the league) Samsung has a total of 42 long balls this season and 176 RBIs while walking 137 times and recording 193 runs The Samsung Lions are sitting with an OBP of .366 and a team batting average of .284 for the year The Lions have a team slugging percentage of .452 and they score 6.03 runs per contest (1st in the league) They have struck out on 257 occasions (3rd in baseball) and are sitting with 317 base knocks Young Woong Kim is a hitter who should impact this game for Samsung as well as 306 bases in total and also a .454 slugging percentage Kim has recorded a walk 61 times while striking out on 226 tries He has recorded 91 runs and also has 113 RBIs His on-base percentage sits at .306 and he is the owner of a lifetime OPS of .760 The Samsung Lions have turned 26 double plays and have a fielding rate of .985 (3rd in KBO) 17 errors and have amassed 858 putouts for the season they got to the bag before the ball 22 times and been caught 4 times (15.4% caught stealing rate) The Samsung pitching staff have yielded 135 runs for the season while holding an ERA of 4.03 (128 earned runs given up) They have allowed 28 homers and they relinquish 4.25 runs per 9 innings (4th in baseball) The Lions hold a team WHIP of 1.308 in addition to having a FIP of 4.25 as a unit for the year Their strikeout to walk ratio sits at 2.30 (241 strikeouts against 105 free passes) They are currently ranked 4th in the league as a pitching staff in total hits relinquished with 269 Who will win tonight's baseball game against the spread Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Doosan (+162) Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here Get all of Today's Free KBO Picks Get all of Today's Expert KBO Picks Presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo will visit Daegu and Gyeongbuk (TK) and Busan for a two-day visit from the 6th. According to the party's camp, candidate Kim will visit Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, which suffered from large-scale forest fires on the morning of the 6th, to examine the restoration status. In the afternoon, I visit the Jukdo Market in Pohang to meet merchants and have a luncheon. He will then visit the preparatory support group of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Gyeongju. It plans to visit Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju and Seomun Market in Daegu to examine local public sentiment and stay there. It is interpreted as an intention to emphasize that he is the official candidate of the party by carrying out his regional schedule even when calls for a swift unification with independent candidate Han Deok-soo are erupting within the party. Kim is also known to have completed his official profile photo for the presidential campaign. His wife, Seol Nan-young, traveled to temples and children's museums in Gyeonggi-do on a separate schedule to support candidate Kim. ※ This service is provided by machine translation tool, NAVER papago. "Kim Young-woong plans to come back in 10 days without fail. (Kim Ji-chan and Kim Heon-gon) will have to wait and see. The replacement players have to hang in there." When will the Samsung Lions be able to play as a whole. Samsung manager Park Jin-man talked about injured players ahead of an away game against the Hanwha Eagles in the 2025 professional baseball KBO League at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 5th. Recently, Samsung has been plagued by a series of injuries. Kim Ji-chan (hamstring), Kim Young-woong (garattot), and Kim Heon-gon (waist) are all missing. All three players are key resources, so it's a big bleed for Samsung. Coach Park said, "Kim Young-woong plans to return unconditionally after 10 days. (Kim)Ji-chan needs to wait and see. (Kim)Heon-gon is a player who has had back problems, so I can't predict it. It could be 10 days later, it could be more than that. I've had injuries before, so I think I'll have to watch it." "Injured players are coming out on the fielder's side. May is the most important time..."Alternative players have to hold on well," he said. Right-hander Jung Min-sung started against the Doosan Bears in Daegu on the 4th and made his professional debut, but he was shaken by three hits and four runs with two outs in one inning. Director Park Jin-man said, "It wouldn't have been easy to make your first debut. The ball power was fine, but it seems to have shaken up when he got two people on base with a pitch that hit his body in the top of the first inning. I think I didn't have enough experience to overcome because I was young," he said with a bitter smile. In that game, Jung Min-sung only sprayed 23 balls. He will also be waiting in the bullpen on this day. Coach Park said, "We have a lot of bullpen consumption recently. There is a lack of players who can use it as a long relief. I threw it yesterday, but I'm preparing to wait in the bullpen again today. He explained, "I only pitched one inning." Ahead of this game, Samsung canceled right-hander resources Lee Seung-hyun, Yuk Sun-yeop, and right-handed pitcher catcher Lee Byung-hun from the first-team entry. Instead, right-hander Song Eun-beom, left-hander Lee Sang-min, and right-handed left-handed catcher Kim Jae-sung were called up. Manager Park Jin-man said, "All the bullpen pitchers pitched hard. There are a lot of pitches, too. During the nine consecutive games, he was replaced due to the heavy consumption of the bullpen. The players (Lee Seung-hyun and Yuk Sun-yup) are pitchers who have not been able to throw for two days. I had no choice but to change it," he said. As for Kim Jae-sung's first-team registration, he said, "I thought I should make a change," adding, "[Kim Jae-sung] was consistently playing in the Futures (second division) league." If there is a variable or if there is a fifth starter, I will go one time as a starter. I only checked my physical health," he said. Meanwhile, along with pitcher Choi Won-tae, Samsung set up a starting list of Lee Jae-hyun (striker), Kim Sung-yoon (middle fielder), Koo Ja-wook (left fielder), Lewin Diaz (designated hitter), Kang Min-ho (purse), Park Byung-ho (first baseman), Ryu Ji-hyuk (second baseman), Jeon Byung-woo (third baseman), and Lee Sung-kyu (right fielder). [Daejeon = Lee Han-joo, MK Sports Reporter] Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, visited Daegu and Gyeongbuk on the 4th and expressed frustration, saying, "Even though my hometown is Gyeongbuk, there are people who sometimes look away," and added, "Did I really do something big enough to be hated?" As the Supreme Court reversed and repatriated its violation of the Public Official Election Act to the purpose of conviction, judicial risks reignited, it is interpreted as an expression of unfairness. Candidate Lee refrains from mentioning judicial risks that have rekindled during the listening tour. "I'm an elected candidate and the election is held by the party and the election committee," he said on the 3rd. "The party will deal with the enemy (適宜, appropriately) according to the will of the people." Meanwhile, on the same day, candidate Lee announced a pledge to support small business owners and self-employed people led by the government on Facebook. "Small business owners and self-employed people are on the verge of survival," he said. "We have endured COVID-19, three high (high prices, high interest rates, high exchange rates), and an endless slump in domestic demand, but we have been directly hit by illegal civil war." As a specific pledge, candidate Lee proposed △ state-led COVID-19 loan cancellation and debt adjustment △ support for small business owners affected by martial law △ expansion of local currency and Onnuri gift certificates △ support for rent, labor, and energy costs △ support for closing costs. "Only when small business owners live, people's livelihoods and the economy will be revived," he said. "We will create an environment where small business owners and self-employed people who are tired of sluggish prices and long-term domestic demand can reduce the burden and increase sales." Jung Min-sung (Samsung Lions) and Ryu Hyun-in (Sangmu) have been honored with the monthly Medi Hill Futures Rookie Award. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced on the 4th that "Jeong Min-sung (WAR 1.86) in the pitching category and Ryu Hyun-in (WAR 2.71) in the batter category were selected as the first winners of the 2025 Medi Hill KBO Futures (second division) League Monthly Medi Hill Futures Rookie Award." Chung Min-sung, a Gunsan Sangil High School graduate, is a second-year player selected by Samsung in the fourth round of the 2024 rookie draft. In March and April, he pitched in 7 Futures League games and played 32.2 innings (first in the South), and showed a powerful pitch that overwhelmed hitters with an ERA of 3.58 (first overall) and 46 strikeouts (first overall). Sangmu Ryu Hyun-in was selected by KT Wiz as the 70th in the seventh round of the 2023 rookie draft after passing through Jinheung High School and Dankook University. He joined Sangmu in June last year and has been consistently active in the Futures League. Ryu Hyun-in, who played in 24 Futures League games from March to April, showed off his unrivaled batting sense with a batting average of 0.500 (No. 1 overall). In addition, he received his first rookie award of the season by posting outstanding performances in all categories, including a slugging percentage of 0.750 (No. 1 in the south), a on-base percentage of 0.590 (No. 1 in the south), 26 RBIs (No. 4 in the south), and five home runs (No. 5 in the south). Jung Min-sung and Ryu Hyun-in, the winners of the monthly MediHill Futures Rookie Award from March to April, will be offered a commemorative trophy, along with a prize of 500,000 won and a MediHill Cosmetics product worth 500,000 won. Meanwhile, the monthly MediHill Futures Rookie Award was first established in 2024 with the support of MediHill, the title sponsor of the Futures League. It was designed to encourage younger players who play in the Futures League and to support the development of growing promising players. The award criteria are for players who have met the stipulated innings or the stipulated at-bats in the Futures League among players in their first to third years of joining, and are awards for selecting the best pitcher and batter based on the monthly WAR of the Futures League. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Fire authorities issued a Level 3 response to a fire that broke out at Mount Hamji in Daegu on April 28. [YONHAP] Smoke from a wildfire that broke out on Hamji Mountain in Daegu is seen on April 28 [YONHAP] Smoke from a wildfire that broke out on Mount Hamji in Daegu is pictured on April 28. [NEWS1] To write comments, please log in to one of the accounts. A wildfire that initially broke out on Monday in the southeastern South Korean city of Daegu reignited on Wednesday, prompting authorities to issue evacuation alerts for nearby residents and a nationwide mobilization order. The blaze that started Monday afternoon on Mount Hamji in northern Daegu, roughly 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul, was put out nearly 23 hours later on Tuesday afternoon, after burning through 260 hectares of land and prompting the evacuation of over 2,000 residents. However, on Tuesday evening, the fire flared up again in certain areas of the mountain. Yonhap News reported that since reigniting, the fire has been spreading, with the estimated fire line now stretching approximately 2.1 kilometers (about 1.3 miles), citing the Korea Forest Service (KFS). At around 5.13 pm on Wednesday (0813GMT), the authorities have issued an emergency alert, warning residents living nearby to evacuate as a precaution, with nearly 190 personnel and 41 helicopters deployed to extinguish the blaze. Last month, at least 30 people were killed and around 40 injured as wildfires swept through Gyeongsang Province, forcing thousands to flee their homes. The blaze was fully contained after 10 days. About 48,000 hectares (118,611 acres) of woodland -- equivalent to about 80% of the size of Seoul -- were scorched, marking the worst wildfire disaster recorded in the country's history. National Main blaze of Daegu wildfire extinguished after 23 hours Fire in Daegu affected 260 hectares of woodland -- equivalent to 364 soccer fields Fire authorities battling another wildfire in Daegu brought it under control around 1 p.m., Tuesday, 23 hours after the blaze was reported to have broken out. According to the Korea Forest Service, the fire, which began at 2:01 p.m. on Monday at Hamjisan, was declared to be largely extinguished on Tuesday, affecting 260 hectares of woodland -- equivalent to 364 soccer fields. Though no casualties have been reported so far, the blaze prompted the evacuation of some 2,000 residents in nearby areas. Temporary traffic restrictions were put in place at a nearby highway interchange, which was reopened Tuesday as conditions stabilized. Three schools, which were also temporarily closed on Tuesday, will also reopen the following day, according to the city’s Education Office. As damage assessments continue, authorities warned that the scale of damage could rise depending on inspections. In the meantime, the Daegu City Government stated that it will install a support center to accurately assess the scale of the damage while also providing support for recovery efforts and psychological counseling for affected civilians. To address concerns about the rise of potential floods due to forest destruction during the summer heavy rain season, the city added that it will also continue emergency forest restoration measures, as well as countermeasures to address possible water pollution caused by ashes from the wildfire. Though determining the cause of the fire requires further investigation, fire authorities told the press on site Tuesday that it “seems unlikely that the fire was caused due to natural ignition.” Police investigations were immediately prompted to apprehend the suspect who caused the fire. During Tuesday’s press briefing, fire authorities added that the location where the fire broke out was not a hiking trail, but was confirmed to be a rural road that residents can use freely. It was designated as a restricted access zone for hikers under an administrative order issued by the Daegu City Government. Only a few residents had been using the road for purposes such as tending vegetable plots. “Individuals responsible for causing fires in areas restricted under administrative order could face aggravated penalties,” said Lim Ha-soo, a senior official at the Korea Forest Service, on Tuesday. Due to strong winds ranging between 10 to 15 meters per second and dry conditions, the scale of the fires quickly grew Monday evening. However, as wind speeds minimized to 1 to 3 m/s, the fires were eventually contained with the help of two Surion helicopters, which are capable of extinguishing fires at night unlike other firefighting helicopters. “As winds weakened significantly overnight, the nighttime firefighting progress greatly improved,” Lim added. “The two Surion helicopters deployed overnight played a major role.” Moving forward, the Korea Forest Service plans to consider deploying Surion helicopters during nighttime wildfire operations in situations where safety can be ensured. Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo, but race tightens, new poll shows Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of South Korea’s main liberal Democratic Party, holds a lead in a potential three-way race for the country’s next election, but support for the conservative b In Korea, you can shop, dine and even see a doctor underground. But risks may lurk beneath 15% of Korean wage workers have flexible work schedules: data Koryo saram are 'living bridges' of Kazakh-Korean ties, say young leaders 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength, grace Latest business news, delivered in a 2-minute read Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S. Korea As unused homes increase in rural South Korea, govt. mobilizes nationwide response Supreme Court’s verdict sours Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid Why S. Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates South Koreans get creative with Parents’ Day gifts In South Korea, you can shop, dine and even see a doctor underground. But risks may lurk beneath The Korea Herald by Herald Corporation. Copyright Herald Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Korea Forest Service firefighting helicopter releases water over Mount Hamji in Daegu on April 29. [NEWS1] National In photos: Firefighters battle overnight to contain Daegu wildfire, now over 92% under control A wildfire that broke out in Daegu on Monday was about 92 percent contained as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, local authorities said. No casualties have thus far been reported. The Korea Forest Service said firefighting crews worked through the night, deploying 53 helicopters, to bring the main blaze under control. A total of 1,551 personnel and over 400 pieces of equipment were mobilized for the effort. As the fire spread rapidly amid shifting winds on Monday night and early Tuesday, about 6,500 residents in the Nogok-dong and Joya-dong areas evacuated to nearby shelters, including local elementary schools. More than 660 people remained at shelters as of Tuesday morning. Authorities said they aim to completely extinguish the blaze by Tuesday and launch a full investigation into the cause. Helicopters from the Korea Forest Service and fire authorities work to extinguish the rekindled wildfire on Mount Hamji in Buk District after the fire had been brought under control on April 29 Helicopters from the Korea Forest Service and fire authorities collect water from the nearby Geumho River on May 1 to fight the rekindled wildfire on Mount Hamji in Buk District after it was brought under control on April 29 A helicopter deployed to fight the wildfire that broke out on Mount Hamji in Daeju is seen spraying water from above on April 29 A Surion helicopter deployed to extinguish the Mount Hamji wildfire in Daegu is seen on April 28 surnamed Kwon explains the situation at his field at noon on April 29 after witnessing a wildfire that first broke out in the area on the afternoon of April 28 A passage on Mount Hamji in Daegu [JOONGANG ILBO] A military helicopter drops water over Mount Hamji as part of firefighting efforts on the second day of the wildfire in Buk District All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies (ATTN: RECASTS headline; RESTRUCTURES; UPDATES with more details) April 28 (Yonhap) -- The National Fire Agency (NFA) issued an emergency response order Monday to mobilize available national personnel and equipment to put out a fire spreading in the southeastern city of Daegu The NFA issued the order about two hours after the blaze began around 2 p.m on Mount Hamji in the city some 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul and was spreading toward nearby villages the fire authorities have mobilized 28 additional fire engines to aid efforts to extinguish the blaze on top of 67 fire engines and 29 fire helicopters that had already been in operation but some 3,400 residents have evacuated to local elementary schools The Korea Forest Service also issued a Level 3 wildfire response as strong winds continued to spread the flames A Level 3 response is issued when wind speeds exceed 7 meters per second the expected damage area is over 100 hectares and firefighting efforts are expected to last over 24 hours some 151 hectares of land had been affected by the fire with the containment rate reaching 19 percent spreads toward nearby villages on April 28 Acting President Han Duck-soo ordered related authorities to "use all available equipment and personnel" to extinguish the fire and help people evacuate to safety "As the wildfire is spreading rapidly due to strong winds and there are residential areas nearby make sure to take all necessary measures for emergency rescue and evacuation to prevent any loss of life," he said The Daegu city government said the fire is suspected to have started in a restricted mountain access area and it plans to investigate the exact cause once the firefighting efforts are completed two elementary schools and one middle school in the area announced they will temporarily close Tuesday due to safety concerns 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Daegu city government said the fire is suspected to have started in a restricted mountain access area Investigations of the exact cause will begin once firefighting efforts are completed Forest authorities initially issued a Level 1 wildfire response 38 pieces of firefighting equipment and 165 firefighters the response was raised to Level 2 — the second-highest firefighting response level on a three-tier scale — as the strong winds and dry conditions pushed the blaze toward different areas 57 pieces of firefighting equipment and 704 personnel were deployed to the site to combat the fast-moving fire No casualties were reported as of press time forest authorities transitioned to a nighttime response system focused on ground personnel and withdrew the helicopters deployed except two Surion helicopters which are capable of extinguishing fires at night around 160 personnel are expected to continue firefighting efforts to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby residential areas Firefighting helicopters will be back in operation as soon as the sun rises on Tuesday the National Fire Agency said it also raised the fire response to the highest level to mobilize all available resources to contain wildfires spreading across the southeastern region The third level in the three-tier system is issued when massive damage from a disaster is anticipated calling for the nationwide mobilization of all firefighting personnel and equipment The blaze had by 8 p.m scorched 151 hectares of woodland and 19 percent of the fires had declared to be out by that time sending flames into the city's southern villages of Joya-dong According to the Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education three schools — Seongbuk Elementary School Seobyeon Elementary School and Middle School — will be temporarily closed on Tuesday The education office plans to monitor the wildfire's spread and determine whether additional closures will be necessary Acting Interior Minister Ko Ki-dong emphasized the need to prepare for the speedy evacuation of residents in areas potentially affected by the blaze and build a defense line to protect both private and public facilities urging the relevant agencies to mobilize all available equipment and personnel to make the utmost efforts to contain the wildfire Acting President Han Duck-soo instructed relevant authorities to "mobilize all available equipment and personnel" to extinguish the fire and assist with evacuations “With strong winds causing the wildfire to spread quickly and residential areas nearby ensure that all necessary steps are taken for emergency rescues and evacuations to prevent any loss of life,” he said Forest authorities reportedly announced that they had struggled to identify the specific location where the fire started due to thick smoke Lee Jae-myung leads in hypothetical three-way race with Han Duck-soo the presidential candidate of South Korea’s main liberal Democratic Party holds a lead in a potential three-way race for the country’s next election Koryo saram are 'living bridges' of Kazakh-Korean ties 'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength Respect wanes: Teaching no longer highly coveted job in S As unused homes increase in rural South Korea Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates May 1 (Yonhap) -- The main blaze in a wildfire that reignited on a mountain in the southeastern city of Daegu has been contained About 40 helicopters and 900 personnel were deployed to put out the wildfire that reignited on Mount Hamji in Daegu with firefighters trying to extinguish smoldering fires according to officials at the Korea Forest Service was extinguished nearly 23 hours later on Tuesday afternoon after scorching 260 hectares of land and forcing more than 2,000 people to evacuate the fire began reigniting on parts of the mountain and had spread close to nearby residential areas A wildfire that reignited on Mount Hamji in the southeastern city of Daegu is seen behind an apartment building on April 30 in this photo provided by a reader the following day A firefighting helicopter flies over Mount Hamji in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 1 as wildfires reignited on parts of the mountain Palgeo Fortress located on Mount Hamji in Daegu [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE] Government officials prepare to join clean-up operations for the wildfire set up at the Joya branch campus of Daegu Seobyeon Elementary School on the morning of April 29 the second day of a large wildfire in Daegu on April 28 on Mount Hamji in Buk District continues to spread at daybreak of April 29 Smoke blankets the Bukdaegu IC on the Gyeongbu Expressway well into the evening of April 28 as a wildfire that started around 2:01 p.m earlier that day on Mount Hamji in Buk District As evacuation orders are issued for more than 5,000 nearby residents due to a wildfire on Mount Hamji in Buk District tents are set up for evacuees at the gymnasium of Yeongyeong Elementary School in the early hours of April 29 An elderly evacuee eats breakfast at a shelter set up at Paldal Elementary School in Daegu's Buk District on April 29 the second day of the large wildfire that broke out on Mount Hamji Helicopters drop water over the wildfire in Mount Hamji in Daegu on the morning of April 29 Volunteers and government officials move breakfast meals at a shelter set up at Paldal Elementary School in Daegu's Buk District on April 29 the second day of a large wildfire that broke out on Mount Hamji National Daegu hospital apologizes for nurse’s alleged newborn abuse A hospital in Daegu issued a public apology on Saturday after a nurse in its neonatal intensive care unit was accused of abusing newborns and posting unsettling photos of them on social media who works at Daegu Catholic University Medical Center ignited public outrage after sharing an image of herself holding an infant with captions that appeared to suggest a desire to drop the baby Further scrutiny revealed that this was not the first time she had posted such photos In a two-minute video released on the hospital’s official YouTube channel “We deeply apologize for the distress caused by the inappropriate actions of a NICU nurse at our hospital,” Kim said “To the parents who entrusted us with their precious children and were profoundly shocked and hurt Kim said that the nurse had been removed from duty and would face severe disciplinary action "Such actions can never be justified under any circumstances," he added Kim also said the hospital was fully cooperating with police and health authorities in their investigation The father of one of the infants in the nurse's photos has filed a police complaint against both the nurse and the hospital director The father reportedly also alleged that at least five other infants had been mistreated at the hospital and that three more nurses were involved a standing adviser of the minor New Future Party (Saemirae) speaks to reporters in front of a restaurant in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 2 Riedel Communications announces that the Daegu Concert House in South Korea has upgraded its communications systems with a shift to Riedel’s intercom technology The installation by South Korean distributor Dasan SR features Riedel’s all-IP Artist-1024 matrix and Bolero wireless intercom systems enhancing both production quality and operational efficiency throughout the concert hall “The Riedel intercom solution has transformed our communication capabilities,” says Mi Chu Cho Arts Department at the Daegu Concert House Riedel’s Artist-1024 is easy to configure and troubleshoot in real time and it also provides superior audio quality and reliability By eliminating coverage and performance issues this upgrade to Artist and Bolero systems allows us to focus on delivering world-class performances rather than on our communications technology.” the installation includes the Artist-1024 matrix which offers density and flexibility with support for up to 1024 ports Complementing this are two RSP-2318 and four DSP-2312 SmartPanels which provide intuitive user interfaces via high-resolution complete with eight antennas and 10 beltpacks ensures reliable communication and crystal-clear voice transmission throughout the venue The Bolero system has proved particularly effective in overcoming the limitations of the venue’s previous intercom systems The system’s robust RF performance prevents audio errors and dropouts even in the presence of large crowds — a crucial factor for the renowned concert venue the Bolero system’s extended antenna coverage and longer battery life outperform those of alternative solutions while eliminating the need for additional hardware such as transceiver splitters Dasan SR created multiple virtual Bolero presets for each beltpack in the venue’s Grand Hall and Chamber Hall With the Bolero network divided into different 2G4 hopping modes users can seamlessly connect to the appropriate antenna in each hall The Bolero beltpack automatically links to the designated ports for that specific hall This intelligent configuration allows for flexible use of the beltpacks without the need for manual reconfiguration significantly streamlining operations and enhancing user experiences across the venue “With the ability to create virtual profiles and deliver unparalleled RF robustness we have resolved long-standing communication challenges for the venue,” says David JooYoung Jeon “We’re proud to have facilitated this transformation which not only enhances the Daegu Concert House’s operations but also sets a new benchmark for intercom solutions in Korean theaters The success of this installation is a testament to the power of our experience and close collaboration with Riedel.” The Daegu Concert House team first encountered Riedel products at KOSOUND 2023 and subsequently participated in multiple training seminars at Dasan SR headquarters This hands-on experience played a crucial role in the decision to adopt Riedel’s intercom ecosystem “We are thrilled to bring Riedel’s state-of-the-art intercom technology to the Daegu Concert House,” says Vincent Lambert “This installation showcases the capabilities of the Artist and Bolero systems while also demonstrating our commitment to providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of performing arts venues As a first-of-its-kind installation in South Korea this project surely will have a significant impact on the country’s broader performing arts culture.” © 2025 Sports Video Group. All rights reserved. Site by Brightgreen Design/Arturan/Sfera Interactive. Screenshots of crime awareness videos produced by the Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency. A Kendrick Lamar challenge meme, left, and a parody short of ″When Life Gives You Tangerines″ are gaining popularity. [DAEGU METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY] Now former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo departs city hall after his resignation ceremony on April 11. City government officials and employees bid farewell to Hong who is running for presidency. [NEWS1] Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo speaks during a conference at Seoul National University in Gwanak District, southern Seoul, on March 19. [NEWS1] Deagu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo on Jan. 31, 2025, in Daegu [NEWS1] Former president Yoon Suk Yeol waves to his supporters as he leaves the presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, central Seoul on April 11. [JOONGANG ILBO] U.S. President Donald Trump waves to the crowd as he attends UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on April 12. [AFP/YONHAP] Hamji Mountain in Daegu is on fire on April 28. [YONHAP] National Pilot killed in firefighting helicopter crash in Daegu A firefighting helicopter crashed Sunday while battling a wildfire in the southeastern city of Daegu, killing the pilot aboard, the fire service said. The helicopter went down on a mountain in a northwestern district of Daegu, about 230 kilometers southeast of Seoul, at 3:41 p.m., according to firefighting authorities. The helicopter had been deployed to help extinguish a fire in the Seobyeon-dong area, which had erupted earlier that afternoon. However, the aircraft crashed about 100 meters away from the wildfire scene, according to fire service reports. The helicopter involved in the crash was a 44-year-old Bell 206L model, as confirmed by the Daegu Dong-gu Office. Law enforcement and relevant authorities are planning to investigate the exact cause of the crash, including questioning witnesses, once the site has been secured and the recovery operation completed. The incident comes just days after another firefighting helicopter, also with one pilot aboard, crashed while battling a large wildfire in Uiseong County, located in the southeastern region. The crash on March 26 also resulted in the death of the pilot. (Yonhap) Debris of a crashed helicopter in Daeju on April 6 [YONHAP] but it still has plenty to offer those who are fortunate enough to explore its streets From 1000-year-old Buddhist sites and traditional markets to vast green spaces and contemporary cafes we explore some of the city’s must-visit attractions PKphotograph / Shutterstock Daegu Tours Welcome to South Korea’s answer to Disneyland This theme park might not be as grand as Mickey Mouse’s homeland Take a moment to snap a selfie at the soaring Woobang Tower then make for the bumper cars in Adventure World When tummies rumble it’s time for Cheese Making Village and its slices of silky cheesecake or Wine Castle to buy bottles from around the world Lovers of the great outdoors need look no further than the Daegu Arboretum where you can take a lazy stroll past thousands of species of landscaped plants – from trees to cacti floral displays feature in living archway structures and along colourful planting beds It’s inspiring to see what can be made of an old landfill (this was converted in the late 90s) New Africa / Shutterstock Sometimes on a city break This multi-floored wellness and fitness emporium has everything you need to make you feel better: swish workout equipment an infinity pool and a hot tub to soothe sightseeing-exhausted feet Mineral-rich seawater plunge pools and steam rooms scented with ginseng add further relaxation while there’s an onsite dining area serving indulgent Japanese-style burgers South Korea is famous for its fried chicken and beer and this annual July festival celebrates both in abundance it’s not only about eating and drinking (although there’s certainly plenty of both) EDM music and live performances help create an electric vibe that extends far past the spice level of your chook Need to cool off in the sweltering summer heat then top yourself up with another frosty beer Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Kevin Kelly / Unsplash As if the name weren’t enough of an enticement Cheongdo Wine Tunnel is a stunning looker: a historic red brick passage stuffed to the gills with vinous delights the tunnel maintains a steady temperature of between 13 and 15C all year round it’s perfect for aging the persimmon wine that fills its racks from floor to ceiling Patcharan Keawpong / Shutterstock Nestled in the foothills of Palgong Mountain Donghwasa is a temple complex that dates back to the 5th century Established by King Yongjo of the Goryeo dynasty boasts distinctive architectural details aimed at harmonizing the building with its surroundings Colorful wall paintings and contemplative Buddhas adorn the structure’s interior Yet the most distinct artifact of the complex is the monumental Unification Medicine Buddha statue that towers over the temple grounds combined with its stunning natural surroundings make it one of the most beautiful Buddhist sites in all of Daegu consider participating in Donghwasa’s Templestay program an overnight experience that offers a unique look into monastic life Deep in the valley below Daegu’s famed Ap Mountain lie the numerous attractions of Apsan Park It’s the largest green space in the city and offers a number of activities to entertain visitors of all ages There are romantic gardens that are beautiful in the spring a fascinating Korean War Museum and Buddhist temples that will help you find your Zen Take the cable car to the top of the mountain to experience breathtaking views of the entire city and beyond or hike the jagged rock formations for an unforgettable adventure cstrike / Shutterstock Daegu Duryu Park is a favorite relaxation spot for many Daegulites thanks to its abundant plant life and an abundance of wide-open spaces In addition to its various leisure and cultural facilities the tallest observation tower in Korea and a great place to get a bird’s eye view of the city The park is most beautiful during the Dalgubeol Lantern Festival held during Buddha’s Birthday celebrations when thousands of illuminated lanterns are set afloat above the park grounds It’s also the venue for the annual Daegu International Bodypainting Festival (DIBF) one of the more unique events held in the city To experience the traditional side of Daegu The tranquil village is made up of a cluster of some 20 hanok (traditional Korean homes) that have been owned by the Gyeongju Choi clan for nearly 400 years Although most are not original and those that are have been restored over time they are interesting in that their squared structure differs greatly from the architecture of other clan head houses they are considered a valuable reference for historians Aside from the historical significance of the village its natural landscape is something to behold cherry blossoms and forsythia bring Otgol to life in the spring trabantos / Shutterstock South Korea Trips and Tours Planning a visit to the beautiful South Korea If you’re keen to see more of the quirky and completely unique 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Catholic University Medical Center holds up a baby with the caption ″I’m itching to let one fall″ in a social media post that began circulating on Apr the ex-mayor of the South Korean city of Daegu announced his bid for the presidency on Monday READ MORE: South Korea to hold snap presidential election on June 3 South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3, after former president Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment stemming from a December martial law declaration was upheld on April 4 Firefighters contain a wildfire that originated from nearby Uiseong County in Andong City Publication date 30 April 2025 | 08:49 ICT SEOUL – After South Korea battled the worst wildfire in its history in March a mountain in the city’s central region the response was raised to Level 2 — the second-highest firefighting response level on a three-tier scale — as the strong winds and dry conditions pushed the blaze toward different areas sending flames into the city’s southern villages of Joya-dong three schools — Seongbuk Elementary School Seobyeon Elementary School and Middle School — will be temporarily closed on Tuesday The education office plans to monitor the wildfire’s spread and determine whether additional closures will be necessary Acting President Han Duck-soo instructed relevant authorities to “mobilize all available equipment and personnel” to extinguish the fire and assist with evacuations “With strong winds causing the wildfire to spread quickly and residential areas nearby ensure that all necessary steps are taken for emergency rescues and evacuations to prevent any loss of life,” he said A restaurant that once had a photograph of President Yoon Suk Yeol and his signature no longer displays it on the wall People call for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol at a rally held in front of the ruling People Power Party's office in Daegu on Wednesday A YouTuber promotes rallies that take place in Daegu through online streaming platforms Daegu residents affected by the wildfire on Mount Hamji take refuge at Paldal Elementary School in Buk District on April 29 A resident affected by the wildfire on Mount Hamji in Daegu rests at a tent prepared at an evacuation center in Paldal Elementary School in Buk District on April 29 A firefighting helicopter on April 29 fights the fire at Mount Hamji in Daegu that started the day before A helicopter disperses fire retardants on a mountain ridge in Sancheong County (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with fire containment rate; CHANGES headline April 29 (Yonhap) -- The containment rate of a wildfire in the southeastern city of Daegu that has spread for two days has risen to 92 percent as firefighters made all-out efforts to put out the main blaze About 50 helicopters and 1,500 personnel were mobilized to contain the blaze that broke out Monday on Mount Hamji in northern Daegu a senior official at the Korea Forest Service told reporters that it aims to extinguish the main blaze Tuesday but the blaze forced some 2,000 people to flee their homes Helicopters dump water on a mountain in Daegu as wildfire continues for a second day on April 29 The blaze has scorched an estimated 260 hectares with the fire still active over a 0.9-kilometer-wide stretch Traffic restrictions at a highway interchange near the fire zone were lifted early Tuesday as conditions stabilized The cause of the fire remains under investigation shows tents set up at an elementary school in Daegu after about 5,000 residents from nearby neighborhoods were ordered to evacuate following a wildfire on Mount Hamji Civil servants prepare to head out to extinguish live embers on Mount Hamji in Daegu as the wildfire continues for a second day Daegu FC forward Cesinha shoots during a K League 1 match against Gimcheon Sangmu at DGB Daegu Bank Park in Daegu on March 3 Daegu FC forward Edgar Silva reacts during a K League 1 match against Gimcheon Sangmu at DGB Daegu Bank Park in Daegu on March 3 Daegu FC manager Park Chang-hyun speaks during a media day event at the Swiss Grand Hotel in western Seoul on Feb Mapo police conduct DUI stops in Seoul in December 2023