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Lee Dae-hoon wins 3rd consecutive taekwondo Grand Prix Final

Korean taekwondo practitioner Lee Dae-hoon won an unprecedented third consecutive World Taekwondo Grand Prix Final title, Sunday. At Palais de Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, the 25-year-old Korean defeated Russia’s Alexey Denisenko 14-13 in the men’s under-68kg class gold medal match.

Other Sports | 2017-12-04 18:30

Korean teen boxer wins maiden title

Teen boxer Im Ae-ji became the first Korean to win the women’s youth world championships, Sunday. At the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Women’s Youth World Championships in Guwahati, India, Im won the women’s 60-kilogram lightweight competition as the 18-year-old earned a 4-1 split verdict from the judges against Vittoria De Carlo of Italy.

Other Sports | 2017-11-27 17:02

Yun Sung-bin wins skeleton World Cup

Korean skeleton racer Yun Sung-bin clinched his second World Cup win of the season Saturday. The 23-year-old won the men’s skeleton event at the third leg of the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Cup in Whistler, Canada, with a total time of 1 minute and 44.34 seconds after two runs.

Other Sports | 2017-11-26 16:10

South Korea's Yun wins World Cup Skeleton race

South Korean athlete Yun Sung-bin won the World Cup skeleton race in Whistler, Canada, on Saturday (local time).

Other Sports | 2017-11-26 13:04

Korean basketball coaches in favor of abolishing policy for foreign players

Coaches from the six teams of the Women’s Korean Basketball League (WKBL) want to gradually abolish the policy allowing foreign players in the league.

Other Sports | 2017-11-24 16:12

471st Turtle Marathon set for Saturday

The Korea Times invites readers to the 471st Turtle Marathon this Saturday. The event, organized by the Hankook Ilbo, the sister paper of The Korea Times, and sponsored by the Korea Duck Association, will take place on Mt. Nam.

Other Sports | 2017-11-23 20:45

UNHCR head awarded honorary taekwondo black belt

Filippo Grandi, the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) became an honorary taekwondo black-belt holder, Wednesday. The high commissioner was awarded an eighth degree belt in the combat sport from World Taekwondo (WT) President Choue Chung-won at the WT headquarters in central Seoul. This was the high commissioner’s first visit to Korea since he was named the ...

Other Sports | 2017-11-23 19:09

Daedo CEO Park Chuen-wook paving 'great way' for taekwondo boom

Daedo International’s founder and CEO Park Chuen-wook has built a successful life since he decided to live in Barcelona. It seems like the name of the company originated from an Asian word, but Daedo International is a Barcelona-based company.

Other Sports | 2017-11-22 18:22

When Taekwondo meets Marvel

When Taekwondo meets Marvel

Taekwondo is enjoyed by many in the world as a recreational activity, a competitive sport and self-defense martial art. For taekwondo practitioners, Daedo International is known as one of the world’s leading taekwondo equipment and clothing suppliers. The company has been making efforts to help more children learn the Korean combat sport by selling quality equipment.

Other Sports | 2017-11-22 18:18

Daedo CEO Park Chuen-wook paving 'great way' for taekwondo boom

Chung Hyeon becomes 1st Korean ATP champion in 14 years [PHOTOS]

Chung Hyeon has become the first South Korean to win an ATP Tour title in more than 14 years. The 21-year-old won the inaugural Next Generation ATP Finals in Milan, Italy, on Saturday (local time). The world No. 54 defeated the 37th-ranked Andrey Rublev of Russia 3(5)-4, 4-3(2), 4-2, 4-2.

Other Sports | 2017-11-12 11:24

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