No gold for S. Korea on Day 1 of taekwondo
CHIBA, Japan-- South Korea was shut out of gold medals on the first day of taekwondo competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.Jang Jun, world No. 1 and heavily favored…
July 24, 2021
3 lawmakers cleared of land speculation charges: police
SUWON, South Korea-- Local police have cleared charges against three lawmakers who had been suspected of illegal real estate dealings, officials said Saturday.The Gyeonggi Nambu Police Agency in Suwon, just…
Paired with reticent teammate, brash teen archer backs up medal talk with dominant performance
TOKYO-- Kim Je-deok talked the talk and walked the walk.The 17-year-old archer from South Korea teamed up with An San for the inaugural Olympic gold in the mixed team event…
N.K. leader expresses support for China’s flood recovery efforts in message to Xi: state media
SEOUL-- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a message of sympathy to Chinese President Xi Jinping over damage from recent flooding in the neighboring country, state media reported Saturday.In the…
Seoul stocks likely to tread on thin line next week amid earnings hope, virus woes
SEOUL-- South Korean stocks are likely to face volatility next week as the virus resurgence continues to sap demand for risky assets, while optimism for robust earnings provides some relief.The…
Despite heat wave, beaches nationwide quiet amid tough anti-COVID-19 restrictions
SEOUL-- Despite an extended heat wave scorching South Korea for nearly a week, almost all popular beaches nationwide were noticeably quieter than usual on Saturday, apparently due to growing public…