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Rio 2016: Olympic chefs turn leftovers into food for poor

Rio 2016: Olympic chefs turn leftovers into food for poor

Renowned chefs are turning leftover food from the Rio athletes’ village into meals for poor Brazilians, The Telegraph reported Friday.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-14 16:40

South Korea suffers Honduras heartbreak

South Korea suffers Honduras heartbreak

It ended in tears. Not tears of happiness, but frustration and bitterness as South Korea lost 1-0 to Honduras in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Belo Horizonte. Frustration because the Taegeuk Warriors dominated the game in terms of possession (64 percent to 36 percent) and shots (16 to 5) but couldn't score and when Alberth Elis found the target after 60 minute...

2016-08-14 16:31

Korean golfers to make pitch in final round

Korean golfers to make pitch in final round

The South Korean men’s golf team failed to keep hope alive to claim a medal in the Rio Olympics as An Byeong-hun and Wang Jeung-hun left themselves in a difficult position to capture a medal, Saturday.

Kim Jeong-kyoo2016-08-14 16:30

Rio 2016: Belgian sailor ill after training in polluted water

Rio 2016: Belgian sailor ill after training in polluted water

A Belgian sailor became ill after Wednesday’s racing on Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-14 16:09

Rio 2016: Russian diver scores zero after back landing

Rio 2016: Russian diver scores zero after back landing

Russian diver Nadezhda Bazhina had a tough day at the Rio Olympics.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-14 14:47

Rio 2016: Science behind S. Korea's golds in archery, shooting

Rio 2016: Science behind S. Korea's golds in archery, shooting

Archery requires strong mental and physical ability. And South Korean archers proved they have what it takes at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. On Aug. 7, South Korean female archers won the women’s team event for the eighth time in a row. On Aug. 12, Chang Hye-jin added gold in an individual event, while Ki Bo-bae, the 2012 London Games gold medalist, won a bronze medal.

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-14 14:28

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Rio 2016: Tickets sales celebrated despite many empty seats

Rio 2016: Tickets sales celebrated despite many empty seats

No matter which of the biggest sports stars is in action at Rio 2016, there are empty seats in every venue of the Games.

2016-08-14 11:18

Rio 2016: South Korea Knocked out by Honduras in men's football

Rio 2016: South Korea Knocked out by Honduras in men's football

South Korea were knocked out of the Olympic men's football quarterfinals Saturday with a 1-0 loss to Honduras. Alberth Elis scored the game's lone goal near the hour mark at Mineirao in Belo Horizonte, some 340 kilometers north of Rio de Janeiro.

Ko Dong-hwan2016-08-14 09:31

S. Korean football should not underestimate Honduras

'Jump, flip and twist' (Photos)

'Jump, flip and twist' (Photos)

Canada's Rosannagh MacLennan performs during the women's trampoline qualification at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. / AP Canada's Rosannagh MacLennan performs during the women's trampoline final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. / AP Britain's Bryony Page performs during the wome...

Park Si-soo | 2016-08-13 20:09

Rio 2016: North Korea wins 1st gold in weightlifting

Rio 2016: North Korea wins 1st gold in weightlifting

Weightlifter Rim Jong-sim claimed North Korea's first gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics Friday. Rim won the women's 75kg class with a total of 274kg -- with 121kg in snatch and 153kg in clean and jerk.

Park Si-soo | 2016-08-13 08:53

Rio 2016: Ku Bon-chan wins archery gold, extending Korea's winning streak

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