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Tue, September 26, 2023 | 22:01

Taekwondo fortifying position as official Olympic sport

Taekwondo fortifying position as official Olympic sport

Eager to shed still lingering legacies of the past, the national martial art taekwondo is now focusing on further enhancing fairness and excitement of its matches alongside managerial transparency.

2010-09-08 20:53

Back to Beijing for Paralympics

Back to Beijing for Paralympics

Two weeks after the Beijing Olympics came to an end, the capital of China will hail another Summer Olympics, or The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games.

2008-09-05 19:40

Three Stripes Revolution

Three Stripes Revolution

If you are bold enough to declare that anything less than a gold medal would be a failure, threats will come from all sides.

2008-08-25 19:40

Rain Performs in Closing Ceremony of Beijing Olympics

South Korean pop star Rain, called ``Bi'' here, performed in the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the National Stadium, along with other Asian and international celebrities.

Kang Hyun-kyung2008-08-24 22:55

Korean Archery Faces Tough Challenge

South Korea has achieved its target of winning at least 10 gold medals in the Beijing Olympics, but its archery dominance has taken a hit.

Jong-eun2008-08-24 20:53

Faster, Higher, Stronger

Faster, Higher, Stronger

The Beijing Olympics provided plenty of thrilling sports moments. Athletes emerged as stars. Records were shattered. Champions were crowned.

Jong-eun2008-08-24 20:46

Poor Judging Hurts Taekwondo

South Korea's taekwondo officials would rather talk about the four gold medals hauled by the country's athletes or former heavyweight champion Moon Dae-sung being elected as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member.

Jong-eun2008-08-24 20:44

Undefeated Koreans Euphoric After Baseball Gold

Undefeated Koreans Euphoric After Baseball Gold

Not long ago, suggesting South Korea could roll over the United States, Japan and Cuba for an Olympic baseball gold would have been considered as lunacy even by the most jingoistic local fan.

Jong-eun2008-08-24 20:33

Don’t Call Us Ajumma

Don’t Call Us Ajumma

BEIJING ― The handball game was hot. Korean fans for the Korean women's handball team cheered for them at the top of their lungs: "Go Ajumas!" or literally "Go housewives!"

Jong-eun2008-08-24 20:28

Anti-Korean Sentiment in China Overshadows Lee-Hu Summit Today

Anti-Korean Sentiment in China Overshadows Lee-Hu Summit Today

BEIJING ― Although the main agenda for the Korea-China summit Monday is to follow through and define the nature of the two nations' upgraded ``strategic cooperative partnership'' signed in May, observers invariably point out that the two heads of state should use the occasion to build confidence and cultivate trust.

Jong-eun2008-08-24 18:56

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