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Taekwondo fighter to sit out international competition after drunk driving incident

South Korean taekwondo fighter Lee Ah-reum has decided not to take part in an upcoming international competition following an incident in which she was caught driving while intoxicated, the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA) said Monday. KTA said Lee will not participate in the 2018 World Taekwondo (WT) 3rd Grand Prix in Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei, which will be held from Wednesd...

Other Sports | 2018-09-17 13:20

Controversy looms over taekwondo fighter after drunk driving

South Korean taekwondo fighter Lee Ah-reum's participation in an upcoming international competition is drawing controversy here following an incident in which she was caught driving while intoxicated.

Other Sports | 2018-09-14 18:54

Join the 476th Turtle Marathon at Mt. Nam

The Korea Times invites readers to the 476th Turtle Marathon this Saturday.

Other Sports | 2018-09-13 18:23

Australia paper defends Serena Williams cartoon despite outrage

An Australian newspaper defended its cartoonist on Tuesday after publishing a caricature of Serena Williams having a temper tantrum at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, which civil rights leaders, celebrities and fans condemned as racist. Cartoonist Mark Knight's image, published in Melbourne's Herald Sun, showed an angry Williams with exaggerated lips and tongue and a wild pl...

Other Sports | 2018-09-12 09:32

'Anyone can get their wings in drone racing' [VIDEO]

Regardless of age, creed or gender, anyone can gain their wings and fly if they have drones, renowned Canadian drone racing commentator Joe Scully said Tuesday.

Other Sports | 2018-09-11 16:48

Koreans tell skater Viktor Ahn to go back to Russia

Korean-born Russian short-track speed skater Viktor Ahn has been branded an opportunist for returning to Korea. Many Koreans do not approve of his move and have urged him to go back to Russia.

Other Sports | 2018-09-07 15:39

DMZ international marathon slated for Sunday

The annual DMZ international marathon will take place on the nation's northeastern border county of Cheorwon on Sunday to promote peace across the divided Korean Peninsula.

Other Sports | 2018-09-06 16:58

Pistol shooter Jin Jong-oh grabs 2 titles at final world championship

Four-time Olympic shooting gold medalist Jin Jong-oh has ended his world championship career with a bang, capturing two titles on Thursday on home soil.

Other Sports | 2018-09-06 16:30

Wrestler, who witnessed rise, fall of sport, dies of cancer

Retired professional wrestler Lee Wang-pyo, who was called by his fans “the champion forever,” died of gallbladder cancer, Tuesday. He was 64.He was considered “the wrestling legend” and the father of professional wrestling in Korea.In 2013, he was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, leading him to cancel a crucial match with Mike Tyson.

Other Sports | 2018-09-05 17:00

Nat'l basketball coach resigns after Asian Games bronze

South Korean men's national basketball head coach Hur Jae resigned Wednesday following a third-place finish at the Asian Games. The Korea Basketball Association (KBA) said it accepted Hur's intent to quit just four days after South Korea defeated Chinese Taipei in the bronze medal game at the 18th Asiad in Jakarta. South Korea captured gold at the 2014 Asian Games but lost to...

Other Sports | 2018-09-05 16:59

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