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2018 PyeongChang

Fri, April 3, 2020 | 11:02

North Korean delegation to Paralympics arrives in South Korea

The delegation, including sit-skiers Kim Jong-hyon and Ma Yu-chol, who will compete in Para Nordic skiing events at a wildcard invitation, will join the Paralympics which start Friday. They will return home on March 15.

2018-03-07 11:31

Successful Olympic debut paves way for teen skater

Successful Olympic debut paves way for teen skater

The PyeongChang Olympics was a turning point for figure skater Kim Ha-nul. A solid performance in her Olympic debut has lifted her to one of the strongest post-Kim Yuna generation skaters with eyes on an Olympic medal in 2022. The 15-year-old girl considers the PyeongChang Olympics the starting point for her skating career. She said she learned a lot while watching her world-...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2018-03-05 11:54

Paralympics torch relay begins

Paralympics torch relay begins

The torch relay for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Paralympics began its 2,018-kilometer journey after the lighting ceremony in Seoul on Saturday. For the March 9-18 Winter Paralympics, eight flames were unified into one at a cauldron at the Olympic Park in Seoul at 7 p.m. The flames represented the five regions of the host country -- Anyang, Nonsan, Gochang, Cheongdo and Jeju I...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2018-03-04 16:07

PyeongChang Olympics' fever stretches to Paralympics

PyeongChang Olympics' fever stretches to Paralympics

The PyeongChang Winter Olympics is over, but the fever of various cultural side events that heated up the Olympics will carry over to the Paralympics. The Gangwon provincial government said Saturday it will continue to run most of its cultural programs presented during the Olympics to offer the best cultural experiences to Korean and foreign visitors during the Paralympics.

2018-03-03 12:43

Now it's Paralympics time

Now it's Paralympics time

The 23rd Winter Olympics closed out Sunday after completing a 17-day run at the South Korean resort town of PyeongChang. It might be too early to judge, but many from the world have called the event a success generally. And now South Korea is ready for another mega sporting event where athletes with physical disabilities competing, as the PyeongChang Winter Paralympics will b...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2018-03-01 17:13

US secretary of homeland security to head delegation to PyeongChang Paralympics

US secretary of homeland security to head delegation to PyeongChang Paralympics

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will head the presidential delegation to the opening ceremony March 9, the White House said in a statement. The other members will be announced in the coming days.

2018-02-28 10:14

US Olympic skier adopts puppy from South Korean dog farm

US Olympic skier adopts puppy from South Korean dog farm

A U.S. Olympic skier who kissed his boyfriend in front of a U.S. TV camera during the PyeongChang Winter Olympics did possibly the next best thing he wanted to do here - save a puppy from South Korean dog farm.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2018-02-27 16:07

From 'cabbage boy' to Olympic medalist

From 'cabbage boy' to Olympic medalist

Korea's Lee Sang-ho surprised the world by winning a silver medal at the PyeongChang Winter Games. With the silver, he became the first Asian to win an Olympic medal in alpine snowboarding, the only collector of prize money set by Korean conglomerate Lotte for the country's medalists in skiing and snowboarding, and a star athlete who is expected to have abundant sponsorship a...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2018-02-26 18:55

Korean delegation for PyeongChang officially disbanded

Korean delegation for PyeongChang officially disbanded

The Korean national athletes for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics were officially disbanded Monday. At the Gangneung Olympic Village, 184 athletes and officials of the Feb. 9-25 PyeongChang Olympics held a ceremony to mark the end of their Winter Olympics campaign. For its first-ever Winter Olympics, Korea sent its largest Winter Olympic delegation of 144 athletes in all 15 sp...

Baek Byung-yeul | 2018-02-26 18:47

IOC chief lauds PyeongChang Games as great success

IOC chief lauds PyeongChang Games as great success

"The IOC is very happy about the great success of these Olympic Games," International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said.

Jung Min-ho | 2018-02-26 15:17

North Korean athletes, cheerleaders return home as Olympics end

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