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Team Korea in Rio 2016
Excitement and expectations are growing high among the athletes of Team Korea, hoping to bolster the national medal tally for a top-ten finish, aiming at more than ten golds. The National Olympic athletes are playing their part to help make Rio 2016 a lifetime event that will inspire a generation, practicing and refining techniques to deliver the best performances possible. In 2012, the Korean government will set up its first on-site training camp in the country’s Olympic participation history.
Female archers looking to stay undefeated in team event
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to extend its undefeated run in the Olympic women's archery team event on Sunday. The women's team competition ...
Aug 06,2016
S. Koreans finish 1-2-3 in women's archery preliminaries
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans claimed the top three positions in women's archery preliminaries at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Friday.World No. 1 Cho...
Aug 06,2016
Ex-S. Korean football coach behind South Sudan's entry into Rio Games
It's a "miracle" for war-torn South Sudan to even be in Rio de Janeiro for the Summer Olympics, says a former South Korean football coach who helped make it happen. South...
Aug 05,2016
S. Korea looking to continue Olympic judo tradition
Judo has been one of South Korea's most consistent source of Olympic medals, and the judokas will try to keep the tradition alive in Rio de Janeiro starting this weekend....
Aug 05,2016
S. Korea pound Fiji 8-0 to open Olympic football tournament
South Korea pounded Fiji 8-0 for a rousing start to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic football tournament on Thursday. Midfielder Ryu Seung-woo picked up a hat trick, while midf...
Aug 05,2016
Rio Olympics all about 'joy' for swimmer Park Tae-hwan
South Korean swimmer Park Tae-hwan would be the first to tell you he shouldn't be the one in the spotlight at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and that suits him just fine. H...
Aug 05,2016
S. Korea set to begin quest for archery sweep
South Korea will begin its quest for an unprecedented gold medal sweep in archery with individual ranking rounds at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics on Friday. The open...
Aug 05,2016
Park In-bee vows to give it all at Rio Games
South Korean golfer Park In-bee said on Thursday she will "give it everything" at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Games as she enters her final tune-up event before traveling t...
Aug 04,2016
Korean Olympic uniforms receive international spotlight
CNN said on Aug. 1 that the uniforms worn by Korean athletes are equipped with insect repellent, as well as being both classy and stylish. Ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic...
Aug 04,2016
S. Korean Olympic judokas arrive in Rio
The South Korean Olympic judo team arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, with hopes of continuing the country's strong tradition at the quadrennial event. Coached by Su...
Aug 04,2016
