Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Disused Winter Olympic venue at center of preservation vs. reforestation debate

Eight years after the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics ended, the Jeongseon Alpine Center in Gangwon is again the focus of a bitter fight over whether to preserve the sporting venue or fully restore the site to its previously forested state.

2026-04-15

From uphill battles to downhill success, alpine skier Jung Dong-hyun caps 5 Games in Milan

Veteran alpine skier Jung Dong-hyun made his fifth Winter Olympic appearance at Milan-Cortina, the latest chapter in a career spent carving out success as a vanguard for Korea in the sport.

2026-02-23

Jung, Gim dominate slalom races at Yongpyong FIS event

Alpine ski Olympians Jung Dong-hyun and Gim So-hui won two FIS Cup gold medals each on Tuesday at Yongpyong Resort, Gangwon.

2022-03-16

Gim records personal best Olympics result in grand slalom

Alpine skier and three-time Olympian Gim So-hui finished 33rd in the women’s giant slalom on Monday, marking her best Olympic finish in the event.

2022-02-07