{
  "id": 13354595,
  "title": "KBO's Eagles team decides not to re-sign manager Kim Kyung-moon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/kbos-eagles-team-decides-not-to-re-sign-manager-kim-kyung-moon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:32:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261010/kbos-eagles-team-decides-not-to-re-sign-manager-kim-kyung-moon"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Hanwha Eagles announced on Saturday that they will not re-sign manager Kim Kyung-moon after his three-year contract expires at the conclusion of the current season. Kim took over the team in June 2024. Last year, he led the Eagles to their first Korean Series title since 2006, but they ultimately fell to the LG Twins in a five-game series. This season, the Eagles had already secured ninth place in the 10-team Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) before their final regular-season game on Saturday, with a record of 57 wins, 82 losses, and 4 ties. The team stated that they are searching for a new manager as Kim's contract comes to an end, and they expressed gratitude to him for his contributions. Kim himself confirmed during his pregame media availability on Saturday that he will not return for the next season. In his statement, Kim admitted that this would be his final game with the Eagles, expressing regret that they had lost many games. He also felt a sense of sadness at leaving the team without improving it. Kim thanked all the players, coaches, and front office staff who had been with him during his tenure.",
  "summary": "The Hanwha Eagles announced Saturday they will not bring back manager Kim Kyung-moon after his three-year contract expires at the end of this season. Kim first took over the Eagles in June 2024. Last year, he guided the Eagles to their first Korean Series since 2006, but they lost to the LG Twins in five games. This year, the Eagles had long clinched ninth place in the 10-team Korea Baseball…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hanwha Eagles decide not to re-sign manager Kim Kyung-moon",
    "Kim led Eagles to first Korean Series title in 2023",
    "Eagles finished 9th in KBO standings this season"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "KBO's Eagles decide not to re-sign manager Kim Kyung-moon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/kbos-eagles-decide-not-to-re-sign-manager-kim-kyung-moon",
        "published": "2026-10-10T07:10:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "KBO's Eagles team decides not to re-sign manager Kim Kyung-moon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/kbos-eagles-team-decides-not-to-re-sign-manager-kim-kyung-moon-13357734",
        "published": "2026-10-10T07:52:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}