Lee Chung Yong Joins Incheon United After Golf Celebration Controversy Midfielder Lee Chung Yong, who drew criticism over a "golf celebration," has signed with K League 1 promoted side Incheon United. Incheon announced the signing on Tuesday. An Incheon official called Lee a proven veteran at home and abroad who will add stability and leadership, saying the club expects him to help younger players develop and boost competitiveness. Lee said, "I’m excited to start a new challenge at Incheon," adding, "I will pour all my experience and ability into the pitch February 11, 2026

GC Pharma, Dongkook, Kwangdong and ABL Bio report R&D, anti-counterfeit and sales updates GC Pharma shares lysosomal storage disease drug development updates at WORLD Symposium 2026 GC Pharma said Tuesday it presented updates on its lysosomal storage disease (LSD) drug programs at WORLD Symposium 2026, held Feb. 2-6 in San Diego. WORLD Symposium is an international forum where LSD specialists share the latest research and discuss improved treatments. GC Pharma presented a poster on preclinical results for GC1130A, a candidate treatment for Sanfilippo syndrome type A (MPSIIIA) February 11, 2026

Hugel posts record 201.6 billion won operating profit on strong global sales Hugel said Tuesday that its consolidated operating profit for last year rose 21.3% from a year earlier to 201.6 billion won. Revenue increased 14% to 425.1 billion won, and net profit edged up 0.6% to 144.0 billion won, based on preliminary results. The company said it was the best performance in its history. Hugel said results were driven by strong global sales of its botulinum toxin product Botulax and its hyaluronic acid fillers The Chaeum and Byryzn, along with rapid growth in its cos February 11, 2026

Korean Sport and Olympic Committee Sends Youth Ski, Snowboard Team to Milan-Cortina Games The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said Tuesday it has sent a youth athletes delegation to the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics to give promising ski and snowboard athletes a chance to experience the Games firsthand. The delegation will be in Milan, Livigno and other locations from Tuesday through Feb. 17 for a weeklong schedule of on-site activities. Plans include watching competitions in skiing and snowboarding and visiting the Olympic Village, a meal-support center and February 11, 2026

South Korea to Reopen Search for Korea Creative Content Agency Chief After All 5 Candidates Rejected South Korea’s process to select a new head of the Korea Creative Content Agency will restart from the beginning.   The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Wednesday that all five candidates who reached the interview stage were rejected. The ministry plans to launch a new recruitment process soon.  The ministry and the agency began accepting applications on Jan. 13 and later interviewed five finalists, but all were deemed unqualified, according to officials. Those interviewed repo February 11, 2026

Shin Yu Bin and Lim Jong Hoon rise to No. 1 in ITTF mixed doubles rankings South Korean table tennis player Shin Yu Bin and partner Lim Jong Hoon have moved to No. 1 in the world in mixed doubles.  The International Table Tennis Federation posted updated world rankings on its website on Tuesday, listing the Lim-Shin pair at No. 1 in mixed doubles. They rose one spot from the Week 7 rankings released on Feb. 9, marking the first time the duo have topped the mixed doubles standings.  The pair were eliminated in the round of 16 at last month’s WTT Star February 11, 2026

Actor Park Jung Min Apologizes After 'Life of Pi' Show Is Canceled Minutes Before Curtain Actor Park Jung Min apologized after the play "Life of Pi" was abruptly canceled shortly before it was to begin in Seoul. Park posted a message Tuesday through his agency, Sam Company, saying he was "sincerely sorry" to everyone who came to the show the night before. He said he used the agency account because he does not have a personal social media account. "No reason can ease the shock you felt in that moment, and I believe this was our fault," Park wrote. "Thinking of how empty yo February 11, 2026

'Life of Pi' Adds Feb. 16 Show After Last-Minute Cancellation in Seoul The stage production "Life of Pi," starring actor Park Jung Min, will add a performance on Feb. 16 after a show was canceled just five minutes before curtain, organizer Clip Service said Tuesday. The performance had been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the GS Arts Center in Seoul but was abruptly called off shortly before it was to begin. Clip Service said it found a lighting equipment error during a final inspection of the Feb. 10 performance and that "unexplained malfunctio February 11, 2026

Korea Online Newspaper Association Names Winners of 3rd Digital Journalism Innovation Awards The Korea Online Newspaper Association, led by President Park Hak Yong, announced Wednesday that it has selected three winners for its third Digital Journalism Innovation Awards. The grand prize in the digital content category went to The Dong-A Ilbo’s “Omission: Is Your Apartment Safe?” The award recognizes 10 people: reporters Gu Teuk Gyo, Kim Su Hyeon, Lee Mun Su, Ju Hyeon U and Wi Eun Ji; developers Lim Sang A and Lim Hui Rae; creative director Jeong Si Eun; photographer Hong Jin Hwa February 11, 2026

‘Life of Pi’ Adds Feb. 16 Show After Last-Minute Cancellation Over Lighting Issue The producers of the play “Life of Pi,” which was canceled five minutes before curtain due to a lighting technical problem, said they will stage an additional performance on Feb. 16. According to the theater industry on Tuesday, the show scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the GS Arts Center in Seoul was called off shortly before it was to begin. Park Jung Min, Hwang Man Ik, Joo A and Jin Sang Hyun were set to appear. Some audience members reportedly protested after the late notice. The February 11, 2026