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'Human spider' to climb Lotte World Tower with bare hands on May 20 [VIDEO]

Korea’s top female climber and international winner Kim Ja-in will attempt to conquer the 555-meter Lotte World Tower at 11 a.m. this Saturday. In “Kim Ja-in Challenge 555,” Kim, 28, will tackle the world’s sixth-highest man-made structure, which has 123 floors. The challenge will be broadcast live online.

Other Sports | 2017-05-16 15:48

Firefighter who is also MMA fighter

Being in a cage with a professional fighter who wants to hurt you is definitely a scary feeling - but not more than rushing into a burning factory, said a man who has experienced both. Shin Dong-guk, a firefighter who moonlights as a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, knocked out Lim Byeong-ha in just 55 seconds with a flurry of knees and punches at his professional MMA debut ...

Other Sports | 2017-05-12 12:03

Pope becomes 'Taekwondo Master'

Pope Francis became a taekwondo master after he was awarded an honorary 10th-degree black belt by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) at the Vatican, according to the Federazione Italiana Taekwondo (FITA) Wednesday.

Other Sports | 2017-05-11 16:56

Marine Boy rebounds after his career highs, lows

Marine Boy is back. Park Tae-hwan, 27, finished first in the final of the men’s 1,500-meter freestyle on day three of the Arena Pro Swim Series at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday. Together with his wins in the 400-meter and 200-meter finals, he grabbed three titles during the competition. His achievements there are encouraging, partly because...

Other Sports | 2017-05-09 16:06

Chung Hyeon beats Monfils at BMW Open

Korean tennis player Chung Hyeon claimed the biggest win of his career as the 20-year-old won over world No. 16 Gael Monfils in the second round of the BMW Open men’s tennis tournament in Munich, Thursday. Chung, 78th in the world rankings, defeated Monfils 2-0 (6-2, 6-4) in 72 minutes to secure a quarterfinal berth. The match was suspended at 6-2, 3-3 for about 90 minutes du...

Other Sports | 2017-05-05 16:37

Renowned Swiss climber Ueli Steck dies near Everest

Ueli Steck, a world-renowned mountain climber, died in an accident on Sunday (local time) at a camp near Mount Everest. According to his official website and local officials, Steck, 40, was killed while trying to climb 7,861-meter Mount Nuptse in the Nepalese Himalayas. The exact cause of his death was unknown, according to his spokesperson, but CNN reported that Steck slippe...

Other Sports | 2017-05-01 17:26

Nat'l men's hockey team makes triumphant return home with world championship berth

The South Korean men's national hockey team made a triumphant return home on Sunday, having secured the country's first berth in the top-tier world championship. Coached by former National Hockey League (NHL) defenseman Jim Paek, South Korea finished in second place at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Division I Group A in Kiev, Ukraine, last ...

Other Sports | 2017-04-30 16:03

Austria thrashes S. Korea 5-0 at hockey

Austria thrashed South Korea 5-0 at the men's hockey world championship in Ukraine on Thursday. It was South Korea’s first loss after three wins at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship Division I Group A at the Palace of Sports in Kiev.

Other Sports | 2017-04-28 11:01

Goalies make or break hockey team

In ice hockey, goaltenders can make or break the game. They are responsible for preventing the opposition team from scoring by blocking their shots from entering the net. Being a goalie is a lonely, demanding job in part because no one can replace them and they are blamed whenever they let a puck slip past. Their job requires a high level of concentration and mental toughness...

Other Sports | 2017-04-25 16:30

Legendary cyclist shares 'shut up legs' spirit

German cyclist Jens Voigt retired from professional cycling in 2014, but his famous zinger “shut up legs” still inspires not only bike riders but also individuals who are challenging their own goals. The 45-year-old raced to win a number of grand tours, such as the Tour de France and Giros d’Italia. He also won great love from his fans for his aggressive riding style. While c...

Other Sports | 2017-04-25 16:16

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