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Mascots unveiled for PyeongChang 2018 Olympics, Paralympics

Soohorang (left) and Bandabi have been unveiled as the mascots for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics and Paralympics. The official mascots for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic...
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Korean bobsledders race to the top

“The sled ride went well.” Korean bobsledders have successfully finished the 2015-2016 season and they couldn't have wished for better results. The Korean bobsled pair Won...
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Two triathletes aim for Rio

"We engage in competition under the spirit of Su-Sa-Bul-Pae (수사불패, 雖死不敗)," they said, referring to the four-character slogan that translates as, "I may die,...
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Jincheon to house Olympic training center

Sports in Korea are supported by two broad pillars: sports for the common person and then elite sports. As sports for everyone are directly connected...
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Korea preps for PyeongChang 2018

International Ski Federation (FIS) technical expert Guenter Hujara (left) visits the Jeongseon Alpine Centre on Jan. 22 to inspect facilities that will be used...
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Dream Program aids young athletes from around the world

The town of Pyeongchang in Gangwon-do Province is now bustling with young athletes from around the world. They are there to participate in the...
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Presidents Cup comes to Korea

President Park Geun-hye poses for a photo with professional golfers at Songdo Convensia convention center in Incheon on Oct. 7. She is the Honorary...
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Taekwondo unites global community

Taekwondo practitioners from around the world gathered in Korea to demonstrate their polished skills and abilities. The 2015 World Taekowndo Hanmadang ran from July 30...
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World’s students build sense of unity at Gwangju Universiade

The closing ceremony of the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade is held at the main stadium in Gwangju on July 14. The youth sports festival of...
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Youth games Gwangju Universiade opens

The 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade, a festival for student athletes from around the world, kicked off in Gwangju on July 3. Over 13,000 athletes from...
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Nine nations enter athletes’ village in Gwangju

Nine more countries, including Korea, have taken part in a ceremony to mark their admission into the athletes' village at the 2015 Gwangju Summer...
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‘We are responsible for winning and will do so with pride’

Athletes and staff of Team Korea pose for a photo during the team's official launch ceremony on June 25 as they head off for...

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