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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜Lamborghini-Gilli’, Returning Home in a Real Lamborghini

South Korean short track national representative Kim Gilli, nicknamed β€˜Lamborghini-Gilli’, returned home in a Lamborghini Urus after winning three medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 25 β€’ 00:17 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean athletes' MVP Kim Gilli and others return from Milan-Cortina Olympics

The South Korean delegation, having won three gold medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, returned to South Korea, placing 13th overall in the medal tally.

Feb 24 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A real Lamborghini welcomes 'Gilli' back home

Korean short track national representative Kim Gilli, nicknamed 'Lamborghini Gilli,' is welcomed back home in a Lamborghini Urus after winning multiple medals at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 24 β€’ 07:16 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

President Yoon: 'Thank you for giving us warmth and pride' to the Winter Olympics athletes

President Yoon thanked the South Korean Olympic team for their emotional impact and pride following the recent Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Feb 23 β€’ 04:52 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Olympic Double Champion Kim Gi-ri MVP... "Beyond Results, Moving Forward", "Progress in Snow Sports"

Kim Gi-ri, a new star of the Korean women's short track team and an Olympic double champion, was named MVP at the Korean sports team's closing ceremony for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 22 β€’ 11:16 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Lee Hae-in and Cha Jun-hwan showcase Korean culture at figure skating gala in Milan

Korean figure skaters Lee Hae-in and Cha Jun-hwan performed at a gala in Milan, incorporating elements of traditional Korean music and modern K-pop into their routines.

Feb 22 β€’ 10:06 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After DUI Punishment, Hungarian Naturalized Kim Min-seok Says, 'I Loved Skating More'

Kim Min-seok, a South Korean speed skater who naturalized in Hungary, expressed his dedication to skating over national loyalty after facing disciplinary actions due to a DUI.

Feb 22 β€’ 01:53 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea finishes the Winter Olympics with no medals for the first time in 24 years... Jeong Jae-won finishes 5th in mass start

The South Korean speed skating team concluded the 2026 Winter Olympics without any medals for the first time in 24 years, with Jeong Jae-won finishing 5th in the men's mass start race.

Feb 22 β€’ 00:43 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Kim Jin-soo Team's 4-Man Bobsleigh Challenges for 8th Place in Rounds 1 and 2

The Korean 4-man bobsleigh team led by pilot Kim Jin-soo ranked 8th in the first two rounds at the 2026 Winter Olympics qualifying event.

Feb 21 β€’ 16:30 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Change in Training Methods is Necessary"... Men's Short Track Team Looks to the Future Four Years Ahead

The South Korean men's short track team aims to improve and prepare for the next Olympics after winning three medals but falling short of their gold medal expectations at the recent World Championships.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Short Track Women's Team 'Proud'...Choi Min-jeong Gets Emotional Over Olympic Retirement

The Korean women's short track team expressed pride after winning four medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, while Choi Min-jeong's retirement announcement stirred emotional reflections among teammates.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:13 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

This is Seung-hoon Lee, who withdrew from the Halfpipe finals due to injury: β€œI will recover cheerfully”

Seung-hoon Lee, the first South Korean skier to reach the finals in the Winter Olympic freestyle skiing halfpipe, withdrew from the event due to injury but remains optimistic about recovery.

Feb 21 β€’ 10:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

"My Brother Did Well" "Together with My Brothers"... Men's Short Track Relay Team Wins Silver Medal

The South Korean men's short track relay team secured a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan after only missing gold for the first time in 20 years.

Feb 21 β€’ 01:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Gilly became the β€˜ace’ of Korean short track: 'I wanted to be like Minjeong unnie'

Kim Gilly expressed her joy after winning gold at the Women's 1500m final, while revealing her admiration for her senior teammate Choi Minjeong, who announced her retirement.

Feb 21 β€’ 00:35 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Jung-min's Overtake, Hwang Dae-heon's Sprint... Men's 5000m Relay Silver Medal in Short Track

The South Korean men's short track relay team won a silver medal in the Olympic 5000m relay race held in Milan, Italy.

Feb 20 β€’ 22:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

[Breaking News] Last Wheel Upset Run… Short Track Men's 5000m Relay Silver Medal

The South Korean men's short track team secured a silver medal in the Olympic men's 5000m relay for the second consecutive time.

Feb 20 β€’ 21:39 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Seung-hoon from Ski Halfpipe Fails to Compete in Finals Due to Injury

Korean skier Lee Seung-hoon advanced to the finals of the Olympic ski halfpipe but was unable to compete due to an injury sustained during practice.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:28 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Short Track Speed Skater Park Jiwoo Finishes 21st in Women's 1500m... Im Ri-won 28th

South Korean speed skater Park Jiwoo placed 21st in the women’s 1500m event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, while her teammate Im Ri-won finished in 28th place.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:07 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Lee Seung-hoon advances to the Olympic freestyle skiing halfpipe finals as the first Korean athlete

Lee Seung-hoon makes history by becoming the first South Korean to qualify for the finals in the Olympic freestyle skiing halfpipe event.

Feb 20 β€’ 15:11 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Incorrect Flag Raising at Short Track Awards Ceremony... Organizing Committee Apologizes and Promises Prevention of Recurrence

A flawed version of the South Korean flag was displayed during the short track awards ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, prompting an apology and commitments for future prevention from the organizing committee.

Feb 20 β€’ 14:36 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Improper Display of the Taegukgi at Short Track Awards... Sports Association Investigates

The Korean Sports Association is investigating an incident where an incorrectly designed Taegukgi was displayed during a short track awards ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Feb 20 β€’ 10:29 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Choi Min-jung, Lim Jong-eon, and Jeong Jae-won... Compete for Medals on the Ice at the Weekend

South Korean athletes are gearing up for medal contention in the final days of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 20 β€’ 04:02 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

After the Best Performance of the Season, Figure Skater Lee Hae-in Says, 'I Just Thought, I Survived'

Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in achieved her personal best scores at her Olympic debut, finishing eighth overall after a strong showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 19 β€’ 23:20 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Shin Jia, who completed her first Olympics, says, 'I want to eat gelato... My ambitions have grown for four years later'

South Korean figure skater Shin Jia expresses her joy and future ambitions after completing her first Olympic Games, while also craving gelato as a reward for her efforts.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Figure skater Lee Hae-in ranks 8th with season-best performance at her first Olympics... Shin Ji-a finishes 11th

South Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in achieved an 8th place finish at her first Olympic appearance in Milan with a season-best performance.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Korean Women's Curling Team Breaks Down in Tears at the Semifinal Threshold... Loses to Canada 7-10

The Korean women's curling team finished their Olympic qualifiers disappointing after a close loss against Canada, failing to advance to the semifinals.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:53 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Won Yun-jong elected to IOC Athletes' Commission... third Korean, first from winter sports

Bobsled Olympic silver medalist Won Yun-jong has been elected to the IOC Athletes' Commission, marking the first winter sports representative and the third Korean in this role.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:32 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is Korea Ice Sports? No, There’s Snowboarding Too! Gold, Silver, and Bronze from a Barren Land

A South Korean snowboarder wins silver at the Winter Olympics, highlighting the nation's emerging success in snowboarding.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon congratulates women's relay gold medal... A feat that proves short track dominance

President Yoon Seok-yeol congratulated the South Korean women's short track relay team for winning a gold medal in the women's 3000m relay at the Olympics, marking Korea's first victory in this event in eight years.

Feb 19 β€’ 05:08 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

The odds are slim... South Korea's women's curling team must ultimately defeat Canada

The South Korean women's curling team faces a crucial match against Canada to secure a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 19 β€’ 02:47 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Kim Gi-ri: "I ran as if on four legs to maintain the lead"...Choi Min-jung: "I wanted to prove Korea is strong"

The South Korean women's short track team reclaimed gold in the women's 3000m relay at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, showcasing their strength in a tight competition.

Feb 18 β€’ 22:41 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Choi Min-jung avoids, Shim Seok-hee pushes, Kim Gi-ri makes a dramatic comeback... No Do-hee narrows the gap

The South Korean women's short track relay team won a dramatic gold medal in the women's 3000m relay at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games.

Feb 18 β€’ 21:31 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Breaking News: South Korean Women's Short Track Wins Gold Medal in 3000m Relay

The South Korean women's short track team has won a gold medal in the 3000m relay at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, marking their first gold in eight years.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:55 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Yu Seung-eun finishes 12th in slopestyle... a meaningful challenge for the first Korean athlete to compete

Korean snowboarder Yu Seung-eun finished 12th in the women's slopestyle at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, marking a significant achievement as the first Korean athlete to compete in this event.

Feb 18 β€’ 15:38 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

β€œMy Mother Would Have Been Moved Too”... Cha Jun-hwan Receives Thanks from Daughter of Original Singer of Free Skating Music

Cha Jun-hwan, a South Korean figure skater, changed his free skating program song to 'Balada para un Loco' before the 2026 Winter Olympics, receiving thanks from the daughter of the song's original artist.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:07 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Korean Women's Curling Beats Sweden... If They Beat Canada, They Advance to Semi-Finals

The Korean women's curling team achieved a significant victory against Sweden and could advance to the semi-finals by winning against Canada next.

Feb 18 β€’ 11:32 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Misery Doesn't Last Forever... The Smile of Lee Hae-in Blooms Again on Ice After Overcoming Hardship

South Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in made a remarkable Olympic debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, showcasing resilience after overcoming significant hardships.

Feb 18 β€’ 06:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

What is the Fate of the Women's Curling Team in the Semi-Finals? If There is a Tie, the Draw Shot Challenge Will Follow the Winner's Rule

The South Korean women's curling team must focus on their draw shot accuracy as they approach critical matches with potential tie situations affecting their chance to qualify for the semi-finals.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:39 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Figure skater Lee Hae-in advances to free skating in 9th place with clean performance... 'My legs were shaking, but I believed in myself'

Lee Hae-in, the 21-year-old South Korean figure skater, qualifies for the free skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan after achieving a clean performance in the short program.

Feb 17 β€’ 22:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Korean women's curling narrowly loses to world number one Switzerland, finishes joint 4th in qualifiers

The Korean women's curling team faced a tough match against world number one Switzerland, ultimately losing and raising concerns about their chance for a medal.

Feb 17 β€’ 16:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Snowboarder Choi Ga-on's 'Comeback Victory' Featured in NBC's Top 10 News of Early 2026 Winter Olympics

Choi Ga-on became the first South Korean female snowboarder to win an Olympic gold medal, earning recognition in NBC's top ten highlights of the early phase of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:52 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Beef Bone Soup, Omisanjeok, Pan-fried Cod, Japchae... Shall We Eat New Year's Food and Aim for Gold Medals?

Korean athletes celebrating the Lunar New Year abroad are experiencing the holiday spirit through traditional foods while preparing for competitions at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 17 β€’ 07:56 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Korean Women's Curling Team Achieves Thrilling Victory Over China, Climbs to Second Place with 4 Wins and 2 Losses

The Korean women's curling team narrowly defeated China 10-9, securing their second consecutive victory and positioning themselves for a potential medal at the Olympics.

Feb 16 β€’ 21:58 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Tears of Bronze Medal: Kim Gilli "I want to stand on a higher stage... I gained confidence"

Kim Gilli, the rising star of South Korean short track skating, expressed her desire to aim higher after winning her first Olympic bronze medal at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:45 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
Sports

Tormis Laine, who has exited the Olympics, says: I live and ski by the motto of all or nothing

In the men's slalom event at the Olympics, competitor Tormis Laine draws a striking parallel between the competition and the first game of the popular South Korean series 'Squid Game', highlighting the intensity of the challenge.

Feb 16 β€’ 12:21 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Lee Jung-min Shined as South Korea Advances to Men’s Short Track 5000m Relay Final

The South Korean men's short track team qualified for the final of the men's 5000m relay at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:59 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

β€˜500m of Wailing’ Hwang Dae-hun and Lim Jong-eon eliminated in preliminaries… No medals for both men and women

The South Korean short track men's team failed to qualify in the 500m preliminaries, leading to a no-medal situation for both genders at the competition in Milan.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:24 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Top 10 in 500m and 1000m, speed skater Lee Na-hyun says, 'I have no regrets... My goal is the podium at the next Olympics'

South Korean speed skater Lee Na-hyun, who ranked in the top 10 in both the 500m and 1000m events at her first Olympic Games, focuses on future improvements and next Olympic goals.

Feb 15 β€’ 18:23 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Speed skater Kim Min-sun sheds tears of regret, 'I will challenge again for the next Olympics'

Korean speed skater Kim Min-sun expressed regret and disappointment after failing to medal in her third Olympic appearance, vowing to continue training for future competitions.

Feb 15 β€’ 18:23 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Rising Speed Skater Lee Na-hyun Finishes in 'Top 10' for Women's 500m... Kim Min-sun Disappointingly in 14th Place

South Korean speed skater Lee Na-hyun secured a top 10 finish in her first Olympic Women's 500m race, while teammate Kim Min-sun placed 14th.

Feb 15 β€’ 17:48 UTC

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