Korea

Olympics IOC Apologizes For Introducing South Korea As North Korea
International
Olympics’ IOC Apologizes For Introducing South Korea As North Korea

At the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) introduced South Korea’s delegation of athletes as from North Korea. Paris Olympics’ IOC apologizes after introducing South Korea as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea The IOC has since apologized for the ceremony error. South Korea expressed regret after […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jul 2024
Heung-min Son puts on a protective mask during South Korea training.
Soccer
Why Is South Korean Star Heung-min Son Wearing a Mask?

Heung-min Son wouldn’t miss the World Cup, but he’ll look a bit different when South Korea takes the pitch in Qatar.

Joe Kozlowski  •  24 Nov 2022
Heung-Min Son receives treatment on the pitch after suffering an injury.
Soccer
Why Isn’t Heung-Min Son Playing For Tottenham?

Heung-Min Son is a key part of Tottenham’s attacking unit. So why isn’t the South Korean star in Spurs’ lineup?

Joe Kozlowski  •  06 Nov 2022
Steve Kerr was nearly used to improve relations between the United States and North Korea.
NBA
The United States Nearly Set Up a Game of H-O-R-S-E Between Steve Kerr and Bulls Superfan Kim Jong-un to Improve Relations With North Korea

The Obama administration almost used Steve Kerr as a secret weapon to improve relations with North Korea and Kim Jong-un.

Jack Dougherty  •  22 Dec 2021
Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim need to medal in the Tokyo Olympics to avoid two years of military serivce.
Golf
South Korean Golfers Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim Must Win a Medal at the Tokyo Olympics to Avoid 2 Years of Mandatory Military Service

Sungjae Im and Si Woo Kim are about to play in the most important golf tournament of their lives.

Jack Dougherty  •  28 Jul 2021
FC Seoul
Soccer
Soccer Team Is Fined a Record Amount for Bringing Sex Dolls to a Game

The FC Seoul soccer team was fined a record amount by the Korean League over the placement of sex dolls in the stadium.

John Moriello  •  21 May 2020
Dennis Rodman is a strange soul, but the craziest part about him might be his friendship with North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un.
NBA
Dennis Rodman Could Be in Danger of Losing His Dear Friend Kim Jong Un

Dennis Rodman is a strange soul, but the craziest part about him might be his friendship with North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un.

Jack Dougherty  •  26 Apr 2020