KCC’s Heo Ung Hits 14 3-Pointers in One Game, Surpassing Stephen Curry’s Mark This series takes a closer look at players and the issues around them, using interviews, records and career context. <Editor’s note> Busan KCC guard Heo Ung topped a single-game 3-point record associated with Stephen Curry, the NBA’s best-known long-range shooter. Heo made 14 3-pointers on Monday against Seoul SK at Jamsil Students Gymnasium, leading KCC to a 120-77 road win in the fifth round of the 2025-2026 LG Electronics Pro Basketball season. He finished 16 of 26 from the field and 5 of 6 at the free-throw line. A 50-point game in the KBL had not been recorded in 22 years. In the 2003-2004 season finale, Woo Ji Won and Moon Kyung Eun — now the head coach of Suwon KT — scored 70 and 66, respectively. Those performances were later criticized as the product of a “record-pushing” game with standings already decided, which has drawn more attention to Heo’s outburst. Heo’s 14 made 3s also stood out in comparison with NBA marks. According to the NBA statistics site Basketball-Reference, Curry’s single-game high is 13, set against the New Orleans Pelicans in November 2016. Heo’s total matched the 14 made by Klay Thompson — part of Golden State’s “Splash Brothers” duo with Curry — against the Chicago Bulls in 2018. The article noted that direct comparisons are difficult because the NBA and KBL differ in court specifications and overall level of play. Heo is the eldest son of Heo Jae, often called the “president of Korean basketball.” He and his younger brother, Heo Hoon, are central figures for KCC. This season, KCC are fifth at 19-18 (0.514), and the team have won two straight. The article said KCC are viewed as capable of making a title run if they secure a spot in the six-team playoff tournament. The performance also recalled Heo Jae’s 62-point game against Egypt at the 1990 FIBA World Championship, the article said. This season, Heo Ung is averaging 16.4 points in 31 games — second among domestic players — and 2.7 made 3-pointers per game, the best mark among all players. The article asked whether the two brothers can deliver KCC a championship for the first time in three seasons, with Heo Hoon setting up plays and Heo Ung finishing with jumpers. 2026-02-03 11:24:00

Seoul's industry minister takes baton for Washington talks to head off U.S. tariff hikes SEOUL, February 01 (AJP) -South Korea has stepped up last-minute diplomacy in Washington to head off a threatened hike in U.S. reciprocal tariffs, with Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo widening outreach across the Trump administration, Congress and U.S. industry just days after Seoul’s industry minister returned home with limited tangible progress. Yeo Han-koo, who arrived in Washington early Friday, has continued meetings through the weekend with U.S. administration officials, lawmakers and business leaders, according to officials familiar with the schedule. His visit is set to run into early next week, underscoring Seoul’s urgency as it seeks to prevent tariffs from reverting to 25 percent. Yeo’s trip follows President Donald Trump’s warning on Jan. 26 that the United States could raise reciprocal and sector-specific tariffs on South Korean automobiles, lumber and pharmaceuticals, citing delays in South Korea’s National Assembly in passing a special law tied to U.S.-bound investment commitments. The move would roll back last year’s agreement that kept the rate at 15 percent and comes as Seoul has pledged up to $350 billion in long-term investments in the United States. Speaking before his departure, Yeo said he would focus on dispelling what he described as “misunderstandings” in Washington over South Korea’s legislative process. "There appears to to have been an impression that agreements were not being implemented because of legislative delays. I intend to explain the political context and procedural differences," he said. Officials said Yeo will also meet his U.S. counterpart, Jamison Greer, to discuss tariff issues and broader trade cooperation. Yeo’s expanded outreach comes on the heels of Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Kim Jung-kwan’s Washington visit, during which Kim met senior Trump administration officials including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Upon returning to Seoul on Friday, Kim acknowledged that the U.S. side had expressed disappointment over the pending investment-related legislation but said Seoul had made clear there was “absolutely no reason” to delay implementation of bilateral trade commitments. Kim also pushed back against speculation that U.S. concerns over South Korea’s proposed Online Platform Fairness Act or regulatory scrutiny of Coupang had influenced Trump’s tariff threat. He said the issues never came up, suggesting they do not pose as material to the tariff framework. During his trip, Kim and Wright agreed to open a working-level consultation channel on energy and resources, with discussions also touching on broader nuclear cooperation, though Kim declined to provide details. 2026-02-01 09:59:12

Fire at Seongnam Multifamily Home Kills 1; Another in Cardiac Arrest A fire at a multifamily home in Seongnam, south of Seoul, left one person dead and another in cardiac arrest, authorities said. Fire officials said the blaze broke out at about 4 a.m. on Wednesday at a four-story building in Sinheung-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam, in Gyeonggi province. Firefighters extinguished the fire about two hours later, but a man in his 30s who lived on the third floor died. A man in his 40s from the fourth floor was taken to a hospital in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest, officials said. Some other residents suffered smoke inhalation but did not receive hospital treatment. Police and authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-29 07:57:00

Fire at Scrap Yard in Cheonan Extinguished; No Injuries Reported A fire broke out at a scrap yard in Cheonan, South Korea, officials said. Fire authorities said the blaze was reported at about 5:17 p.m. on the 28th at a scrap yard in Seonghwan-eup, in Cheonan’s Seobuk-gu district. Officials responded after residents reported seeing black smoke and fully extinguished the fire 22 minutes later. No injuries were reported. Earlier, Cheonan sent an emergency text alert at about 5:28 p.m., warning residents to avoid inhaling smoke and asking drivers to take alternate routes.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:57:53

Fire Reported in Cheonan’s Seobuk District; Residents Warned About Smoke A fire broke out in Cheonan in South Chungcheong Province’s Seobuk District. Cheonan city sent an emergency text alert on Tuesday saying a fire was reported at about 5:17 p.m. at 661-2 Seonghwan-ri, Seonghwan-eup, Seobuk District. The city urged nearby residents to watch for smoke inhalation and asked drivers to take alternate routes. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:48:00

Blue House Says End of Multiple-Home Tax Surcharge Grace Period Follows Administrative Principles Breaking: The Blue House said ending the grace period for heavier taxes on owners of multiple homes is a matter of administrative principle, adding it is reviewing whether to allow a one- to two-month extension.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:39:00

Kim Keon Hee Says She Accepts Court’s Stern Criticism, Apologizes for Concern Breaking: Kim Keon Hee said she “humbly accepts” the court’s stern criticism and apologized for causing concern.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:36:00

President Lee Calls for Broad Review of Capital Markets, Orders Exchange Reform President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea should take a broad look at its capital markets and also ordered reforms at the exchange.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:27:15

South Korea’s presidential office says it is seeking calm tariff solution, cites Kim-Lutnick channel Breaking: Cheong Wa Dae says it is calmly seeking solutions on tariffs; Kim Jeonggwan-Lutnick channel is important* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:27:00

South Korea’s Blue House Says U.S. Frustrated by Delay in Korea-U.S. Special Law Breaking: The Blue House said the United States appears frustrated that investment projects have been delayed due to a holdup in a special law related to the United States.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:25:13