Snowboarder Lee Sang-ho Targets Medal at Milan-Cortina Olympics, Eyes South Korea’s 400th South Korea’s top alpine snowboarder, Lee Sang-ho (Nexen Wingard), will try to add a milestone to the nation’s Olympic history at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Lee is scheduled to compete Sunday (Korea time) in the men’s parallel giant slalom at Livigno Snow Park in Italy’s Sondrio province. Qualifying begins at 5 p.m., and if he finishes in the top 16, he will advance to the head-to-head finals starting at 9 p.m. to decide the medals. Lee won silver in the men’s parallel giant slalom at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, delivering South Korea’s first-ever Olympic medal in skiing or snowboarding. He is seeking another Olympic medal for the first time in eight years after falling in the quarterfinals at the 2022 Beijing Games. He has dealt with multiple injuries and had an uneven start to the season while continuing equipment tests. But he surged just before the Olympics, winning a International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) World Cup race on Jan. 31 in Rogla, Slovenia. Lee, the captain of South Korea’s men’s team at these Games, is also aiming for what would be the nation’s first Olympic gold medal in skiing or snowboarding. His result is drawing added attention because it could also mark South Korea’s 400th Olympic medal overall. South Korea have won 320 medals at the Summer Olympics (109 gold, 100 silver, 111 bronze) and 79 at the Winter Olympics (33 gold, 30 silver, 16 bronze), for a total of 399. The first South Korean medalist at the Milan Winter Olympics would become the 400th. Also competing in the men’s parallel giant slalom are Kim Sang-gyeom (High1) and Cho Wan-hee (Jeonbuk Ski Association). In the women’s event, Jung Hae-rim (High1) is set to race.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-08 07:45:00

South Korea Mixed Doubles Curlers Beat U.S. in Extra End for First Win at Milan-Cortina South Korea’s mixed doubles curling team of Kim Seon Yeong (Gangneung City Hall) and Jeong Yeong Seok (Gangwon Provincial Government) earned its first win of the round-robin, beating the United States in its sixth game. Kim and Jeong defeated Cory Thies and Cory Dropkin 6-5 in an extra end at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, in the mixed doubles round-robin at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Thies and Dropkin are the 2023 mixed doubles world champions in Gangneung and entered the game 4-1, staying near the top of the standings. The victory snapped South Korea’s five-game losing streak against Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Britain and the Czech Republic, improving the team to 1-5. South Korea led early, scoring one with last stone in the first end and stealing one in the second for a 2-0 advantage. It protected the lead through the middle ends and added one in the sixth to go up 4-2. In the seventh, the U.S. called a power play to try to score multiple points, but South Korea defended and stole one to extend the lead to 5-2. The U.S. tied it in the eighth with last stone, scoring three to force an extra end. In the ninth, South Korea had last stone and won when Jeong cleared an opponent’s stone to open the house, then placed the final stone closest to the button to secure the one-point victory. “It's disappointing that the first win came so late, but it was more important to show our game,” Kim said. “More than the win itself, I liked the way we played and the style we’re pursuing.” Jeong said he would “do my best with the determination to beat teams in the playoff race” in the remaining schedule. Kim and Jeong are scheduled to play Estonia at 6:05 p.m. Saturday (Korea time) as they try for a second straight win.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-08 05:42:00

Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida wins women’s 3,000 meters for first gold of Milan-Cortina Games Host nation Italy claimed its first gold medal of the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics in women’s speedskating. Francesca Lollobrigida won the women’s 3,000 meters on Saturday at the Milan Ice Skating Arena, setting an Olympic record of 3 minutes, 54.28 seconds. The victory gave Lollobrigida her first Olympic gold after taking silver at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Including a bronze in the mass start in Beijing, it was her third career Olympic medal (one gold, one silver, one bronze). Ragne Wiklund of Norway took silver in 3:56.54 for her first Olympic medal. Valerie Maltais of Canada won bronze in 3:56.93. Skating in the outer lane in the eighth pair, Lollobrigida moved into first as soon as she crossed the finish line. Four skaters who raced afterward failed to beat her time, sealing the title.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-08 02:33:00

South Korea Mixed Doubles Curlers Lose 8-5 to Switzerland for Third Straight Defeat South Korea's Kim Seon Yeong (Gangneung City Hall) and Jeong Yeong Seok (Gangwon Provincial Government) fell to 0-3 in the mixed doubles curling round-robin at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics with an 8-5 loss to Switzerland. Kim and Jeong lost their third round-robin game on Thursday (Korea time) at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, to Switzerland's Briar Schwaller and Yannick Schwaller, who are married and finished fourth at the 2024 world championships. South Korea had already dropped its first two games, losing 10-3 to Sweden and 8-4 to Italy the previous day. Ten teams are competing in mixed doubles, with each nation playing a round-robin schedule. The top four advance to the semifinals and final to decide the medals. After three games, South Korea still have round-robin matchups remaining against Britain, the Czech Republic, the United States, Estonia, Canada and Norway. Against Switzerland, South Korea led 2-1 but gave up four points in the third end to fall behind 5-2. They scored one in the fourth end and limited Switzerland to one in the fifth to stay within three. South Korea used their power play in the sixth end, but Kim's final shot did not stay in the house and they managed only two points. Trailing 6-5, Switzerland used their power play in the seventh end and scored two to extend the lead to 8-5. South Korea tried to rally in the eighth end, but Switzerland's final shot knocked out a South Korean stone, ending the comeback chance. Kim and Jeong then shook hands to close the match. Kim and Jeong are scheduled to play Britain at 10:35 p.m. on Thursday in their fourth round-robin game.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-06 05:33:00

Valieva Coach Eteri Tutberidze to Attend Milan Olympics With Georgia Skater Eteri Tutberidze, the coach at the center of the doping controversy involving Kamila Valieva at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, is drawing renewed scrutiny after being set to attend the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics as a coach. Tutberidze will work in Milan as the coach of Georgia’s men’s singles figure skating national team member Nika Egadze. Her presence at the Olympics has raised concerns because of her connection to the doping case. Witold Banka, head of the World Anti-Doping Agency, said at a news conference on Feb. 5 in Milan, Italy, that he is “personally uncomfortable” with Tutberidze being at the Olympics. However, Banka said Tutberidze’s participation “is not our decision,” adding that investigators found no evidence she was involved in doping and that there is no legal basis to exclude her from working during the Games. Valieva, who trained under Tutberidze, sparked an uproar in Beijing after a urine test found the banned substance trimetazidine. After the Russian Anti-Doping Agency delayed its investigation, WADA filed a case against RUSADA and Valieva with the Court of Arbitration for Sport in November 2022. CAS handed Valieva a four-year ban and said findings showed she was given 56 substances from ages 13 to 15. The case also drew criticism because Russian team doctors suspected of administering drugs, along with Tutberidze, were not disciplined. With Russian athletes limited from international competition because of sanctions tied to the invasion of Ukraine, Tutberidze has reached out to foreign skaters and is now Egadze’s full-time coach.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-06 01:45:00

LG Household & Health Care Reports 2025 Operating Profit Down 62.8% LG Household & Health Care said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that its 2025 consolidated revenue fell 6.7% from a year earlier to 6.3555 trillion won, while operating profit dropped 62.8% to 170.7 billion won. Fourth-quarter revenue declined 8.5% to 1.4728 trillion won, and the company posted an operating loss of 72.7 billion won, swinging to a loss from a year earlier. The company said results weakened as it booked large one-time costs tied to an aggressive overhaul of distribution channels and workforce-efficiency measures, including a voluntary retirement program. By division, annual Beauty revenue fell 16.5% to 2.35 trillion won, and operating profit turned negative with a loss of 97.6 billion won. The company said it made visible progress diversifying overseas markets, helped by brands including The Face Shop and VDL, but performance was hurt as it continued efforts to strengthen brand health, including adjusting duty-free volumes, and incurred voluntary retirement costs. The Home Care & Daily Beauty business posted annual revenue of 2.2347 trillion won and operating profit of 126.3 billion won, up 2.8% and 3.1%, respectively. The Refreshment business reported annual revenue of 1.7707 trillion won and operating profit of 142.0 billion won, down 2.9% and 15.5%. An LG Household & Health Care official said the company will focus on developing key brands in high-growth channels and regions and will refine its digital marketing strategy to offer customers a more differentiated experience.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:51:23

Amorepacific Donates 300 Million Won; WHO.A.U Debuts 2026 Collection; Skinfood Launches Limited Edition Amorepacific donates 300 million won to Hope 2026 giving campaign Amorepacific said Tuesday it donated 300 million won to the Community Chest of Korea’s “Hope 2026 Sharing Campaign.” The company has taken part in the campaign for 24 years since 2002. Since 2008, it has made designated donations to its “Beautiful Life” program to support the economic independence of women in vulnerable groups. Since 2024, it has directed donations to its “MEET YOUR BEAUTY” campaign aimed at helping teenagers develop a healthy sense of beauty. Amorepacific said it plans this year to expand MEET YOUR BEAUTY education through schools and related organizations, while also providing intensive programs for teenagers in vulnerable groups. It also plans to develop a standardized curriculum designed for use in the field to spread a message of inclusive beauty. An Amorepacific official said, “We see it as meaningful to practice social responsibility through the Hope Sharing Campaign,” adding, “We will continue sustainable giving and action so we can support neighbors in need.” E-Land’s WHO.A.U unveils first 2026 collection, “Urban Rhythm” WHO.A.U, operated by E-Land World, said Tuesday it will release its first 2026 collection, “Urban Rhythm,” simultaneously in online and offline stores. The collection is built around the theme of keeping one’s own rhythm in the fast pace of city life. The brand said the lineup reflects the lifestyle of today’s generation seeking balance amid noise and speed, featuring natural silhouettes and lightweight comfort. Key styles include lightweight padded outerwear and a “USA reversible warm-up jacket,” designed for everyday wear such as commuting or walking. The company said the items reflect the “granola girl core” trend, described as a nature-friendly outdoor style. A WHO.A.U official said, “Urban Rhythm is a collection for granola girls who keep their own tempo in the fast flow of the city,” adding that the brand is offering outerwear that combines style and mobility for a range of everyday settings. Skinfood launches limited-edition “Manggeureojin Bear” line in Olive Young collaboration Skinfood said Tuesday it is joining a collaboration campaign with Olive Young and the character Manggeureojin Bear, releasing a limited-edition lineup of pad and mask products. The main item, the “Manggeureojin Bear Collab Pad Double Planning Set (three types),” includes two full-size products and a free Manggeureojin Bear pouch (one of two types, selected at random). The “Manggeureojin Bear Collab Carrot Mask Planning Set” includes seven masks (5+2). Buyers of the planning sets will also receive a Manggeureojin Bear hair-fixing sheet. The products will be available starting Feb. 1 at Olive Young online and offline stores. To mark the launch, Skinfood said it will offer discounts of up to 40% throughout February, with discounts of up to 41% from Feb. 1-8. A Skinfood official said the collaboration with the popular character adds collectibility, and the company will continue trying new approaches to offer fresh brand experiences and enjoyment.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:15:17

Aekyung recalls popular 2080 toothpastes containing banned preservative SEOUL, January 07 (AJP) - Aekyung Industrial said on Wednesday it is voluntarily recalling six toothpaste products manufactured in China after testing detected a preservative ingredient that is banned from use in oral-care products in South Korea. The recalled items are 2080 Basic Toothpaste, 2080 Daily Care Toothpaste, 2080 Smart Care Plus Toothpaste, 2080 Classic Care Toothpaste, 2080 Triple Effect Alpha Fresh Toothpaste and 2080 Triple Effect Alpha Strong Toothpaste. The products were manufactured by Chinese firm Domy and imported and distributed in South Korea by Aekyung Industrial. The recall follows a quality inspection carried out by the company last month, which found trace amounts of triclosan, a preservative that is prohibited in oral-care products. Aekyung immediately suspended imports and shipments of the affected products and reported its recall plan to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the company said. Consumers who purchased the recalled products can apply for a full refund through Aekyung Industrial’s customer service center or its website. Aekyung said all of its other toothpaste products are manufactured in South Korea and that no issues have been identified with their ingredients or quality. 2026-01-07 14:23:02