Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

President congratulates Korea's short track medalists in post, promises more support for athletes

President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday congratulated Korea’s national short track speed skating team for its medal run at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and pledged full government support for the athletes.

2026-02-21

Olympics finally get Korean flag right after titled Taeguk symbol seen in earlier medal ceremonies

At last, a properly designed Korean flag rose above the ice during the medal ceremonies for the men’s 5,000-meter short track speed skating and women’s 1,500-meter short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.

2026-02-21

Team '5G' keeps semifinal hopes alive in women's curling with comeback victory over China

The Korean women's curling team defeated China 10–9 in Olympic round-robin play on Monday, keeping its semifinal hopes alive. In the decisive 10th end, Korea secured two points to complete a dramatic comeback victory.

2026-02-17

Team unity carries Korean women's short track team to 3,000-meter relay final

Teamwork and trust carried Korea into the final of the women’s 3,000-meter short track relay as the quartet topped their semifinal heat at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.

2026-02-15

After records and rivalries, short tracker Hwang Dae-heon proves he was down but not out with silver at Milan

For short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon, Milan was a chance to leave it all on the line after a blistering start to his career hit speedbumps in the form of on-ice mishaps and off-ice controversies.

2026-02-15

Korean women's curling team bests Britain at Winter Olympics, extending winning streak

Korea's women's national curling team, nicknamed "5G," extended its winning streak without a hitch.

2026-02-14

No Olympic three-peat for Chloe Kim, but Korean protégé's gold still feels like a win

Chloe Kim, failing to secure a third Olympic gold, praised her protégé Choi Ga-on, who won gold despite a fall. Kim expressed pride in inspiring new talent amid her shoulder injury and evolving competition.

2026-02-13

President Lee calls snowboarder Choi Ga-on to congratulate her on gold medal win

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday congratulated snowboarder Choi Ga-on on winning a gold medal at the women's halfpipe snowboard event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026-02-13

Ilia Malinin making history with Olympic backflip at Milan-Cortina Games

When Ilia Malinin launched himself into a backflip at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, it detonated through the crowd like a firecracker and even brought tennis great Novak Djokovic to his feet with his hands on his head in disbelief.

2026-02-13

Estonian coach retains provisional suspension status

Estonian figure skating coach Raimo Reinsalu will not be allowed to attend the Milan-Cortina Games after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday dismissed his appeal to have a provisional suspension.

2026-02-13