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Xander Bogaerts, Ha-Seong Kim return to Padres
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As only active S. Korean big leaguer, Padres' Kim Ha-seong showing life at plate
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Column: Padres have the look (and smell?) of a winner. No wonder they're becoming national media darlings. - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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What do the Padres do with Ha-Seong Kim?
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Column: Despite tarnished start to 2023 season, Ha-Seong Kim and the Padres have been golden in the field - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres News: Ha-Seong Kim Reacts to Korean 'Seoul Series' Opener Next Season - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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2022 Padres Player Review: Ha-Seong Kim - Gaslamp Ball
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Korean Alert Athlete!”/ Ha-Seong Kim(San Diego Padres)/ Major Leaguer resume Vol.62/ 2023WBC Korea
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Kim Ha-Seong: The Journey of the South Korean MLB Sensation - SarkariResult
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Fox commentator confuses Kim Ha-seong for Japanese player
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Padres' 2024 Korea Season Opener Proves Spending Spree Paid Off - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Sources: Dodgers, Padres might have series in Korea in 2024 - The Athletic
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Xander Bogaerts, Ha-Seong Kim return to Padres