Yoo Takes Silver in Parallel Bars, Yang Leaves Beijing Without Medal
On a night when an Olympic gold remained elusive to arguably South Korea's greatest gymnast ever, the country witnessed the arrival of a new talent, who delivered an unexpected silver.
Kim Tong-hyung2008-08-19 23:05
Korea Eliminated in Men's Field Hockey
The South Korean men's field hockey team was eliminated from the Beijing Olympics after losing 2-1 against Spain in its final match of the group phase.
Korea Roughs Up Cuba, Stays Unbeaten
Kim Hyun-soo doubled twice and Ko Young-min's two-run single sparked a five-run fourth inning as South Korea rallied to defeat Cuba 7-4 to remain as the only unbeaten team in the Olympic baseball tournament.
Injury Forces Baik Out
South Korean lightweight boxer Baik Jong-sup withdrew from the Olympic quarterfinals Tuesday due to chest pains.
Korea, Spain to Clash in Handball Quarters
The South Korean women's handball players are getting all the love, but their male counterparts are out to prove they have game, too.
TV Jingoism
South Korea's television coverage of the Beijing Olympics has featured South Korean athletes and Michael Phelps.
Gymnast Yoo Wins Silver, Womens Handball Advances
South Korean gymnast Yoo Won-chul earned a silver medal in the men's parallel bars Tuesday at the Beijing Olympics.
Jong-eun2008-08-19 18:11
Generation X Shakes China
BEIJING ― Curious about what China's future looks like? Then pay attention to the word, ``ba ling hou,'' which literally means ``the generation born after 1980.'' The Chinese term is widely circulated among China observers just like the Korean term ``hallyu'' has become known to refer to the popularity of Korean pop culture abroad.
Korea Seize Table Tennis Bronze
The Korean men, led by defending Olympic singles champion Ryu Seung-min, took the bronze after downing Austria 3-1 in the men's team competition.
Korea, Cuba in Battle of the Unbeaten
South Korea and Cuba remain as the only undefeated teams in the Olympic baseball tournament. Just one will be able to say that after the dust settles at the Wukesong Baseball Stadium on Tuesday.
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