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Rio 2016: Chun In-gee recovers missing golf bag

South Korean golfer Chun In-gee breathed a deep sigh of relief on Monday after she found her missing golf bag at an international airport in Rio de Janeiro.

2016-08-16 15:11

Rio 2016: Medal standings (as of Sunday)

Below are the medal standings for the top 10 countries plus ties at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics as of Monday (local time).

2016-08-16 11:11

S. Korean gymnast Son Yeon-jae arrives in Rio

Popular South Korean rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae finished her training in Sao Paulo and headed to Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 15.

2016-08-15 17:16

South Korea adds wrestling bronze

South Korean wrestler Kim Hyeon-woo added a bronze medal on day 9 of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, despite a judging controversy. At Carioca Arena 2, Kim competed in the men’s Greco-Roman 75 kg class event, and was eliminated from the round of 16 after taking a controversial 7-5 loss against Russia’s Roman Vlasov.

2016-08-15 17:12

Rio 2016: Athletes learn how to enjoy Olympic Games

The Rio Olympics are not just a battlefield for medalists. Young Korean athletes have seemed to learn how to enjoy the Games and use this opportunity to change their dreams for the future.

2016-08-15 17:06

Underdogs become heroes in Rio Olympics

The Rio Olympics have attracted extra attention as a handful of little-known athletes surprised the world by winning gold medals. These underdog athletes defeated world No. 1s in some sports to bring their countries’ first Olympic medals home.

2016-08-15 17:00

Rio 2016: Brazilian fans' enthusiasm adds excitement to Rio Games

Being used to following football matches, Brazilian fans are bringing the same spirit to other sports during the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

2016-08-15 16:56

Rio 2016: S. Korea fails to win Olympic golf medal

South Korean male golfers failed to claim a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic golf tournament Sunday.

2016-08-15 16:51

Rio 2016: American swimmers robbed

Armed thieves robbed four American swimmers in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, again raising concerns about safety during the international event.

2016-08-15 16:17

Rio 2016: What a 'Rio'mantic Olympics

At the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, a man in a Chinese team uniform moved slowly to the poolside just after the medal ceremony for the women’s three-meter springboard dive.

2016-08-15 14:30

Rio 2016: Love blooms at Olympics

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