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Hanging up his skates: Cha Jun-hwan to make acting comeback after 18 years

The three-time Olympian will lead Tving's 2027 sitcom "Palace Land" (translated) after announcing a break from competitive figure skating.

2026.10.14

Members of the Korean mixed relay short track speed skating team react after competing in the B final at the Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 10. [YONHAP]

Korea to resume quest for 1st short track medal; women's curling begins

After failing to win a medal on the first day of the short track speed skating races of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday, Korea will try to get on the board on Thursday.

2026.2.11

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Korean figure skater Cha Jun-hwan performs during a practice session for the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 5. [YONHAP]

Korean athletes compete in figure skating, curling on opening day of Olympics

Korea will have athletes competing in figure skating's team event and in the mixed doubles curling tournament on Saturday, the first day following the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026.2.6

The Seoul Plaza ice skating rink in Jung District, central Seoul, will open for the 2025-26 winter season on Dec. 19. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT]

Seoul to reopen downtown ice skating rink Friday, admission still just 1,000 won

Seoul will reopen its outdoor ice skating rink in the city’s main square on Friday for 1,000 won (70 cents) a ticket, a price that has remained unchanged for more than 20 years. Admissions are free on its opening day.

2025.12.16

Visitors to a snow sledding range are seen enjoying rides in Yongin, Gyeonggi on Feb. 9. [NEWS1]

Whee! Winter sledding ranges to open across Seoul next week.

Snow sledding ranges across Seoul are set to open later this month, with major hills on the Han River bank and other locations expected to attract winter holiday goers during year-end festivities.

2025.12.9

Simmons Terrace in Icheon, Gyeonggi, is a major tourist spot in the city as it houses Christmas installations and trees every year. [SIMMONS]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle: 4 lesser known Christmas attractions

Explore unique Christmas attractions in Korea, including Seoul Plaza's ice rink, Romantic Hangang Market, Cheonan Festival and Simmons Terrace's festive displays.

2024.12.6