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Americans turn on, tune in for Olympic fix at office

Americans turn on, tune in for Olympic fix at office

NEW YORK — Cheering crowds, late-night snacking, pulling all-nighters and dozing off at work in between heated office debates about the previous night’s events — that’s the Olympic spirit in Korea, a commitment level high enough to sacrifice sleep and other necessities.

2012-08-03 18:17

Thursday’s 4th gold medal

Thursday’s 4th gold medal

In the wee hours of Thursday morning, three Korean athletes beat long odds to win gold medals.

2012-08-02 19:22

Kim Jae-bum wins judo gold at 2nd attempt

Kim Jae-bum wins judo gold at 2nd attempt

Kim Jae-bum was like a bulldozer. The Korean judoka didn’t smile and kept attacking his opponent until he raised his hands in victory in the under-81 kilogram class final against Germany’s Ole Bischof in London, Wednesday morning.

2012-08-01 18:45

International fencing body's false redemption

International fencing body's false redemption

신아람, 스포츠맨십 세계에 알리는 행사 연다

A day after a controversial judging decision, the fencing’s besieged governing body is rushing to let bygones be bygones.

Kang Seung-woo | 2012-08-01 17:08

Series of blunders compromise Olympic credibility

Series of blunders compromise Olympic credibility

경악… 또 한국에 '날벼락', 관중도 야유

Fencer Shin A-lam probably never expected to see her dream of standing on top of the medal podium in London end in what has emerged as one of the biggest controversies of the Olympics.

Kang Seung-woo | 2012-07-31 19:45

Olympic fans struggle to stay awake at work

Olympic fans struggle to stay awake at work

새벽까지 올림픽 보느라 직장에서 '꾸벅꾸벅'

With the Olympic Games underway, many sports fans are struggling to stay awake at workplaces across the nation after staying up until dawn to watch the events.

Yun Suh-young | 2012-07-31 19:14

Olympics raise questions over NK athletes

North Korea has drawn attention this week with its surprising success at the London Olympics but also curiosity over the lives of the athletes from the secretive country.

2012-07-31 18:45

The Olympic Games, held this year in London, are the greatest sports event in the world, drawing athletes from the myriad nations of the world to one city. The games are an important school to educate participants and spectators in important values, including self-sacrifice and respect for one's adversaries.

2012-07-31 17:29

Olympic swimming event

Olympic swimming event

2012-07-31 17:14

Korean coaches lift level of games

Korean coaches lift level of games

‘해외 진출한 한국 감독 맹활약’

The Olympics provide competition for the world’s finest athletes but it is also about winning personal battles. This strikes true for Korean coaches at the 2012 London Games as they are competing against each other on different teams.

Jung Min-ho | 2012-07-31 17:08

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