Jorge Messi, the father and agent of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68.According to Argentine media outlet Infobae, Jorge Messi passed away on August 7 at 10 p.m. local time in a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness.Jorge Messi played a crucial role in Lionel's development into a world-class soccer player. When Lionel was diagnosed with a need for growth hormone treatment while playing for the youth team of Newell's Old Boys, Jorge took it upon himself to f

Amid the fallout from a disappointing performance at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, the Korean Football Association (KFA) has issued an apology to fans and football stakeholders following a recent police raid and the emergence of various past misconduct allegations. On August 8, the KFA released a statement titled "A Letter to Football Fans and Stakeholders," expressing deep regret for the disappointment and concern caused by the recent controversies surrounding the association. "

A fire broke out at a steel manufacturing plant in the Saha District of Busan, prompting a response from firefighting authorities.According to Yonhap News, the fire was reported by a nearby resident at approximately 6:49 p.m. on August 8 at the plant located in Gupyeong-dong.Fire authorities issued a first-level response at around 7:30 p.m., deploying 88 personnel and 37 pieces of equipment to extinguish the flames.So far, there have been no reports of injuries.Authorities believe the fire start

As a prolonged heat wave continues to raise concerns about crop damage amid drought conditions, Haenam County Mayor Myung Hyun-kwan conducted site inspections over the weekend on August 8 to assess the response efforts in agricultural areas and key tourist destinations.Since issuing a heat wave warning on July 24, Haenam County has activated its Disaster Safety Headquarters at Level 1 and has been conducting emergency operations and site inspections across various departments.On this day, Mayor

Jangheung County Mayor Sa Soon-moon visited agricultural and aquaculture sites on August 8 to assess the water supply situation amid concerns over drought and heat waves. He emphasized the need for proactive measures to minimize damage to local residents.The mayor toured six vulnerable areas, including farmland, reservoirs, pumping stations, and land-based aquaculture facilities. He reviewed the status of agricultural water supply, reservoir levels, and crop damage, while also checking the respo

In the Democratic Party's regional primary held on August 8, Kim Min-seok emerged victorious, receiving 22,537 votes, surpassing Jeong Cheong-rae, who garnered 19,862 votes. This win marks Kim's success in all regions except for the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam area, where the primary took place on August 1.During the primary held at the Incheon Namdong Gymnasium, Kim led the voting, securing 8,742 votes in Jeju and 13,795 votes in Incheon, while Jeong received 6,625 votes in Jeju and 13,237 vote

Lee Kang-in, who transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Atletico Madrid, expressed his determination to give 120% of his abilities in his new team. According to Yonhap News on August 8, Lee attended a press conference at Mokdong Sports Complex in Seoul alongside head coach Diego Simeone. He stated, "I have always wanted to win, both in the past and now, and that’s why I came to this team." Atletico Madrid will play a preseason friendly against Manchester City from the English Premier League on

SK Hynix is reportedly exploring options to sell its stake in a semiconductor packaging plant located in Chongqing, China.According to a report by Bloomberg on August 8, SK Hynix is in discussions with consulting firms regarding various options for the Chongqing facility. If the sale goes through, the stake could be valued at approximately $3 billion (about 4 trillion won).Potential buyers include Chinese funds and local semiconductor companies, and SK Hynix may retain a minority stake in the pl

As a prolonged heat wave continues across the country, over 200 people sought emergency care for heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion, on the previous day.According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, 202 heat illness patients visited emergency rooms nationwide on that day, with three fatalities reported.Since the heat illness monitoring system was activated on May 15, a total of 3,089 cases have been recorded, resulting in 26 deaths.While daily cases were below 50 u