PARIS - South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min secured a bronze medal in the men's 400-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics, marking only the second time a South Korean has climbed an Olympic swimming podium. Kim's third-place finish in 3:42.50 adds a seco...
South Korea Stumbles in Olympic Women’s Handball, Losing to Slovenia
Paris - South Korea faced a setback in its quest for the quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics women's handball tournament, losing 30-23 to Slovenia on Sunday. According to Yonhap News Agency, the loss places South Korea fourth in Group A with two poi...
North Korea Returns to Summer Olympics After Eight-Year Hiatus
Pyongyang - North Korean state media reported on the opening of the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, marking the country's return to the Summer Olympics after an eight-year absence. According to Yonhap News Agency, the Democratic People's Republic of ...
Silver Medalist Kim Ye-ji Eyes Gold in Upcoming Paris Olympic Events
PARIS — South Korean shooter Kim Ye-ji secured a silver medal in the women's 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics but remains focused on achieving gold. Competing at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre in Chateauroux, Kim expressed her determin...
IOC Apologizes to South Korea for Naming Error at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Paris - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has issued an apology to South Korea following a misidentification incident during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. According to Yonhap News Agency, IOC President Thomas Bach personally re...
Teen Sensation Oh Ye-jin Secures Surprising Gold for South Korea in Olympic Pistol Shooting
PARIS — Oh Ye-jin, a 19-year-old South Korean pistol shooter, claimed an unexpected gold medal at the Paris Olympics in the women's 10-meter air pistol event, marking a significant victory for her country and setting a new Olympic record. According ...
South Korean Fencer Oh Sang-uk Wins First Individual Olympic Gold
Paris - South Korean sabre fencer Oh Sang-uk has clinched his first individual Olympic gold medal, a triumphant victory at the Grand Palais in Paris during the Summer Olympic Games. According to Yonhap News Agency, the 27-year-old Oh dominated the c...
South Korea Dominates Women’s 10m Air Pistol with Gold and Silver at Paris Olympics
Chateauroux - South Korean shooters Oh Ye-jin and Kim Ye-ji achieved a historic one-two finish in the women's 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, with Oh setting a new Olympic record. According to Yonhap News Agency, Oh scored a record ...