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2018 PyeongChang

Thu, December 7, 2023 | 22:59

Goalie Dalton a rising star among Korean fans

Goalie Dalton a rising star among Korean fans

Just as his hero Admiral Yi Sun-sin defended Joseon from Japanese invasion five centuries ago, the men's ice hockey team goalie Matt Dalton has stopped ruthless shots against South Korea's net.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2018-02-19 14:50

No head, no medal, ski association in quandary

No head, no medal, ski association in quandary

Korea's ski association is in a quandary as its athletes have been unsuccessful at the PyeongChang Games after it stirred controversy in making its Olympic entry. With its head being taken into custody on bribery charges, woes are deepening for the headless association.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2018-02-19 14:30

K-pop star EXO, CL to grace Olympic closing ceremony

K-pop star EXO, CL to grace Olympic closing ceremony

They are part of a star-studded lineup featuring in the curtain-fall event slated for Sunday evening. A “surprise guest” will heat up the festive mood, according to Song Seung-hwan, director of the ceremony organized under the theme “fusion.”

Park Si-soo | 2018-02-19 14:11

2-man bobsledders fall short of expectations

2-man bobsledders fall short of expectations

Korea’s bobsleigh tandem Won Yun-jong and Seo Young-woo fell short of their high expectations, placing ninth after their two heat races at the PyeongChang Winter Games two-man bobsleigh. The duo clocked a combined time of 1:38.89, after posting 49.50 seconds in the first heat and 49.49 seconds in the second.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2018-02-19 00:00

Canada defeats Korea in men's hockey 4-0

Canada defeats Korea in men's hockey 4-0

South Korea's drought of goals continued since the team earned its first Olympic goal against Czech Republic on Saturday. Canada defeated South Korea 4-0 in the preliminary round of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2018-02-18 23:51

Lee Sang-hwa claims silver in speed skating

Lee Sang-hwa claims silver in speed skating

Korean long track speed skater Lee Sang-hwa claimed the silver medal at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Sunday. At the Gangneung Oval, the 28-year-old Korean clocked 37.33 seconds in the women’s 500-meter race, 0.39 seconds behind leader Nao Kodaira of Japan who set an Olympic record of 36.94 to win gold. Karolina Erbanova finished third, clocking 37.34 seconds.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2018-02-18 22:08

Lee wins silver in speed skating

Korean long track speed skater Lee Sang-hwa claimed the silver medal at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, Sunday. At the Gangneung Oval, the 28-year-old Korean clocked 37.33 seconds in the women’s 500-meter race, 0.39 seconds behind leader Nao Kodaira of Japan who set an Olympic record of 36.94 to win gold. Karolina Erbanova finished third, clocking 37.34 seconds.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2018-02-18 21:53

Korea advances to semifinals in men's team pursuit

Korea advances to semifinals in men's team pursuit

South Korea advanced to the semi-finals in the men's team pursuit after beating third-ranked Italy at the Gangneung Oval, Sunday. The three-men team came in first out of eight countries clocking in at 3:39.29 followed by the Netherlands at 3:40.03 and Norway at 3:40:09.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2018-02-18 21:23

Korea cruises past China 12-5 in women's curling

Korea cruises past China 12-5 in women's curling

Korea defeated China in the women's curling at the PyeongChang Olympics, Sunday. At the Gangneung Curling Centre, the Korean women's team won 12-5 over China to clinch its fourth round robin win. At the PyeongChang Olympics, Korea has surprised the world as the world No. 8 defeated the world No. 1 Canada, No. 2 Switzerland and No. 4 the U.K. China sits No. 10 in the rankings....

Baek Byung-yeul | 2018-02-18 21:19

Anti-North Korea loudspeakers less stingy during Olympics

Anti-North Korea loudspeakers less stingy during Olympics

Loudspeakers on the South's side of the inter-Korean border are used as psychological weapons to hit North Koreans with anti-Pyongyang propaganda. However, they have been used in a more conciliatory fashion during the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2018-02-18 17:33

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