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Fri, September 22, 2023 | 23:03

Korean official at Beijing Olympics tests positive for COVID-19

Korean official at Beijing Olympics tests positive for COVID-19

A South Korean official participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics has tested positive for COVID-19, the first infection among the country's athletic delegation to China, the national Olympic body said Saturday.

2022-02-05 17:57

Beijing Olympics: Depiction of hanbok-clad woman as 'minority in China' angers Koreans

In twilight of career, five-time speed skating medalist at peace with himself

In twilight of career, five-time speed skating medalist at peace with himself

Of the four Winter Olympic Games that he has been to, South Korean speed skater Lee Seung-hoon thinks he has never been more relaxed than he is now in Beijing.

2022-02-05 14:15

Beijing Olympics: Depiction of hanbok-clad woman as 'minority in China' angers Koreans

Beijing Olympics: Depiction of hanbok-clad woman as 'minority in China' angers Koreans

Beijing Olympics: Depiction of hanbok-clad woman as 'minority in China' angers Koreans

South Koreans have taken umbrage at what they believe is China's claim to the traditional Korean hanbok attire during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Friday.

2022-02-05 13:25

Korea says hanbok is indisputably part of its culture, urges China to show respect

Korea knocked out of quarterfinals in inaugural short track mixed relay

Korean official at Beijing Olympics tests positive for COVID-19

Unretired luger bounces back from injury for final Olympic push

In twilight of career, five-time speed skating medalist at peace with himself

Unretired luger bounces back from injury for final Olympic push

Unretired luger bounces back from injury for final Olympic push

There are only two events involving South Korean athletes at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Sunday, with little chance of collecting a medal.

2022-02-05 10:03

Beijing Olympics: Depiction of hanbok-clad woman as 'minority in China' angers Koreans

Undersized Korean delegation led by medal contenders as co-flag bearers

Undersized Korean delegation led by medal contenders as co-flag bearers

With two of its medal hopefuls leading the way, the Korean delegation to the Beijing Winter Olympics joined Friday's opening ceremony as the 73rd country in the parade of 91 participating nations.

2022-02-04 22:39

China's pandemic Olympics begins, with lockdown and boycotts

In opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound

In opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound

For all the talk of a diplomatic boycott, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has managed to attract a globe-spanning roster of presidents, royals and other dignitaries to the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics.

2022-02-04 22:28

China's pandemic Olympics begins, with lockdown and boycotts

Moon wishes for Beijing Olympics to promote peace, harmony

Moon wishes for Beijing Olympics to promote peace, harmony

President Moon Jae-in on Friday expressed his wish that the Beijing Winter Olympics become an event that promotes peace and harmony for all humanity through sports.

2022-02-04 21:59

China's pandemic Olympics begins, with lockdown and boycotts

China's pandemic Olympics begins, with lockdown and boycotts

The country where the coronavirus outbreak emerged two years ago launched a locked-down Winter Olympics on Friday, proudly projecting its might on the most global of stages even as some Western governments mounted a diplomatic boycott over the way China treats millions of its own people. The opening ceremony began just after the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Int...

2022-02-04 21:00

Undersized Korean delegation led by medal contenders as co-flag bearers

In opening of Winter Olympics, chances at politicking abound

Canadian figure skating coach says Beijing medal for Cha Jun-hwan 'not out of the question'

Canadian figure skating coach says Beijing medal for Cha Jun-hwan 'not out of the question'

Canadian figure skating legend Brian Orser has also been quite successful as a coach, having produced a slew of Olympic and world champions. He knows a potential medalist when he sees one.

2022-02-04 20:15

Pandemic or not, here comes Beijing, again

Pandemic or not, here comes Beijing, again

In August 2008, Beijing took center stage as the host of the Summer Olympics, with the quadrennial athletic competition serving as China's coming-out party.

2022-02-04 13:25

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