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IOC concludes ‘very good’ review of PyeongChang’s Winter Games preparation

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Friday it concluded “a very good” review of PyeongChang’s preparations for the 2018 …

S. Korea replaces two injured players on Women’s East Asian Cup football squad

South Korea replaced two injured players on its Women’s East Asian Cup football squad Friday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) said forward Yoo …

U.S. Women’s Open champ enjoying near perfect season

Fresh off her first career LPGA major victory, South Korean golfer Chun In-gee said Tuesday she’s enjoying a near perfect season for herself.   At a …

Ex-FIFA VP sets sights on top position

Former FIFA Vice President Chung Mong-joon on Tuesday expressed his intent to run for the world’s top football job.   “I am thinking of running …

Head of PyeongChang Winter Games says efforts under way to cut costs

The chief organizer for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics said Monday that efforts are already under way to reduce the cost of running South Korea’s …

Director for PyeongChang Winter Olympics ceremonies vows to expand cultural influence

The creative chief of the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics said Monday he will try to stage shows that can help expand …

U.S. envoy Lippert to be named honorary ambassador for S. Korean baseball league

Mark Lippert, U.S. ambassador to Seoul, will be named an honorary ambassador for the top South Korean baseball league, its officials announced Thursday. The …

Central S. Korean town to host World Cup qualifier in Sept.

The central town of Hwaseong will host South Korea’s World Cup qualifier against Laos this fall, the national football federation said Wednesday. …

[Gwangju Universiade] Athletes bag multiple medals, set new world record

At the Gwangju Universiade which closes its 12-day run on July 14, a swimmer claimed four gold medals and an artistic gymnast hauled six medals. In addition, …

[Gwangju Universiade] Gwangju Universiade confirms sports-advanced Korea: Minister
[Gwangju Universiade] Gwangju Universiade confirms sports-advanced Korea: Minister

With the conclusion of the 28th world university games, the Republic of Korea (ROK) became the seventh nation to host a Summer Universiade two times or more …

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