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

Olympians Seol Ye-eun, Bobby Lammie compete together at Rock League tournament

Olympians Seol Ye-eun of Korea and Bobby Lammie of Scotland, two curling athletes in a relationship that transcends borders, finally achieved their dream of competing together as one team in an official tournament on Sunday.

2026-04-13

In final season on short track national team, Olympic champion Choi Min-jeong still leads the pack

Short track speed skater Choi Min-jeong said Thursday that the upcoming season will be her last on the national team, after finishing first overall at the opening round of the 2026-27 national team trials.

2026-04-09

Newly obtained footage of speed skaters Hwang and Lin's 2019 incident still leaves questions

Newly obtained CCTV footage shows part of the incident at the center of the 2019 sexual misconduct allegations by Korean short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon against his former teammate Lin Xiaojun — but it still leaves key questions unresolved.

2026-04-07

Short track speed skater Hwang belatedly addresses controversies on and off the ice

Short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon spoke out belatedly about his past controversies, especially sexual harassment allegations against former teammate Lin Xiaojun.

2026-04-06

Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Choi Ga-on wins World Cup park and pipe season title

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics gold medalist Choi Ga-on won the season title in the park and pipe overall standings at the FIS Snowboard World Cup.

2026-03-30

'I want to feel the thrill': Kim Gil-li opens taps on key to turbocharged short track medal run

Short track speed skater Kim Gil-li has won it all, but she isn't done yet, putting the pedal to the metal in a race to more success, while also relishing her newfound celebrity on the back of podium finishes in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026-03-23

President Lee hosts luncheon for athletes from Winter Paralympics

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday hosted a luncheon for athletes who competed in the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, praising their performance and unwavering spirit in overcoming challenges.

2026-03-20

Para biathlete Kim Yun-ji doesn't miss chance to make history with gold

Kim Yun-ji won gold in the para biathlon women's individual sitting at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday, becoming the first Korean female athlete to win a medal in an individual event at the Paralympics.

2026-03-09

Korea House opens for 2026 Winter Paralympics

In the mountainous town of Cortina, close to the athletes’ village, Korea opened the doors to a home away from home for its Paralympic delegation.