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A plaque of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is attached at the annex building of the central government complex in Seoul on Sept. 3.

Korea, Indian Ocean Commission sign MOU to enhance maritime, food security cooperation

The memorandum of understanding aims to establish a framework for the Korea-Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) cooperation fund. The IOC comprises four African island states and France, represented by its overseas department of Réunion.

2026.10.7

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a meeting with senior aides at the Blue House in Seoul on Feb. 12. [YONHAP]

Lee congratulates ex-bobsled medalist Won Yun-jong on election to IOC Athletes' Commission

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday congratulated the 2018 Olympic bobsled silver medalist Won Yun-jong on his election to the Athletes' Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

2026.2.20

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Kim Jae-youl, head of the International Skating Union and a new member of the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board, speaks at a press conference at the Home of Skating in Milan on Feb. 9. [YONHAP]

New IOC member Kim Jae-youl pledges to pay forward the support received

Grateful for the support he has received along the way, Kim Jae-youl, the global skating chief recently elected to the top decision-making body of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said he will try to pay it forward.

2026.2.10

Participants in Samsung Electronics's Solve for Tomorrow program pose for a photo during an event in Milan on Feb. 8. [YONHAP]

Samsung, IOC name 10 youth teams with innovative ideas for corporate social responsibility program

Samsung Electronics said Monday it has selected 10 teams of young people with innovative ideas to address local and global challenges under its corporate social responsibility program with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

2026.2.9

Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry meets the media in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 1. [AP/YONHAP]

IOC president Kirsty Coventry says ICE, Epstein files are 'sad' distractions from Winter Olympics

Two years before the Los Angeles Olympics, the United States is already dominating the narrative in the run-up to the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

2026.2.2

A general view shows the Olympic rings on the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, which will host the curling and wheelchair curling events as well as the Paralympic closing ceremony during the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026, in Cortina, Italy on Jan. 25. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Italy finishing preparations for Olympics' first multi-city Games, starting Feb. 6

The Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, set to begin on Feb. 6, marks Italy’s third time hosting the Winter Games following the 2006 Torino and 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympics. It will also be the first Games to be jointly hosted by two cities.

2026.1.8

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry speaks during the opening ceremony of the World Conference on Doping in Sport at Bexco in the southeastern city of Busan on Dec. 2. [KOREA ANTI-DOPING AGENCY]

IOC President Coventry notes 'very strong partnership' with Korea

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said Tuesday the top Olympic body has "a very strong partnership" with Korea as it looks to host the 2036 Summer Games.

2025.12.2

A security guard walks past a pommel horse at a venue prepared for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 10. [AP/YONHAP]

IOC recommends no int'l sporting events in Indonesia after Israeli gymnasts barred

The International Olympic Committee has recommended that global sports federations cease events in Indonesia after the country barred Israeli athletes from the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta.

2025.10.23

Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) President Ryu Seung-min speaks during the KSOC's general assembly at Olympic Parktel in Seoul on Feb. 28. [NEWS1]

Korean Olympic chief to meet IOC head over Olympic bid

Ryu Seung-min, head of the Korean Olympic body, will meet with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach next month to express Korea's drive to host the 2036 Summer Games.

2025.3.21

North Jeolla Gov. Kim Kwan-young, center, and provincial officials celebrate after the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee selects the province as Korea's candidate to bid for the 2036 Olympics at Olympic Parktel in Jamsil, southern Seoul, on Feb. 28. [NORTH JEOLLA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT]

Korea's North Jeolla to bid for 2036 Summer Olympics

North Jeolla has been chosen as Korea's candidate for the 2036 Summer Olympics, receiving 49 votes against Seoul's 11. The bid emphasizes regional development and solidarity.

2025.3.2