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  Lim Si-hyeon claims 3rd gold, South Korea sweeps women's archery SEOUL, August 03 (AJU PRESS) - Lim Si-hyeon became South Korea’s first triple gold medalist at the Paris Olympics with a thrilling 7-3 victory over compatriot Nam Su-hyeon in the women’s archery final, Saturday. The all-Korean gold medal match was the first of its kind in 20 years, showcasing the dominance of South Korea in the sport. Lim, who previously clinched gold in the women’s team and mixed team events, joined an elite group of three athletes with multipl August 3, 2024
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  Yang Ji-in captures Korea's eighth Olympics gold in women's pistol SEOUL, August 03 (AJU PRESS) - Yang Ji-in won South Korea’s third shooting gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, defeating Camille Jedrzejewski of France 4-1 in a shoot-off in the women’s 25-meter pistol event. The victory brought South Korea’s overall gold medal count to eight at the Games. Yang and Jedrzejewski tied 37-37 after 10 series of shots at the Chateauroux Shooting Centre. The final was a tense affair, with the two shooters trading blows th August 3, 2024
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  North Korean leader denounces 'fabricated' flood reports in South SEOUL, August 03 (AJU PRESS) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Saturday accused South Korea of fabricating the scale of recent floods in his country, state media reported. It was his first public reaction to Seoul’s offers of aid. In a statement carried by the Korean Central News Agency, Kim branded South Korea an “unchangeable enemy” and dismissed claims of widespread devastation in North Phyongan province as a “wicked” attempt to tarnish the Nor August 3, 2024
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  Korea continues to dominate in archery, winning mixed team gold SEOUL, August 03 (AJU PRESS) - Kim Woo-jin and Lim Si-hyeon captured the mixed team archery gold medal for South Korea at the Paris Olympics on Friday, continuing their nation's dominance in the sport. The duo defeated Germany 6-0 in the final, securing South Korea's third archery gold and seventh overall at these Games. The victory marked the second Olympic gold for both Kim and Lim, who were also members of the gold-medal winning men's and women's teams, respect August 3, 2024
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  Korean archers win gold in mixed team event SEOUL, August 3 (AJU PRESS) - Korea once again demonstrated its status as an archery powerhouse by securing another medal at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France on Friday. The Korean duo of Kim Woo-jin and Lim Si-hyeon swiftly defeated their German opponents, securing a decisive 6-0 victory in the final round of the mixed team event. Friday's overwhelming victory came after the country achieved its third consecutive victory in the men's team event and its tenth consecuti August 3, 2024
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  Korea expects more medals at Paris Olympics SEOUL, August 2 (AJU PRESS) - Halfway through the Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Korea has already surpassed its initial modest goal of winning at least five gold, with medals coming in unexpected disciplines such as shooting. Korea has won six gold, three silver and three bronze medals as of Friday, ranking seventh in the overall gold-medal count, after China, the U.S., France, Australia, Japan, and England. Korean archers Kim Woo-jin and Lim Si-hyeon are competing in August 2, 2024
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  PHOTOS: Exploring Latin American culture, artworks SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - The Latin American Cultural Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, has become a mandatory stop for diplomats from Latin American and Caribbean countries. Founded by former diplomat Lee Bok-hyung, the center showcases a vast collection amassed during his three decades of diplomatic service in Latin America. Visitors can explore the center's rich exhibits to gain a deeper understanding of Latin American history and culture. As a hub for cultural events and spec August 2, 2024
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  Netflix' mega hit series 'Squid Game' to return with second season in December SEOUL, August 2 (AJU PRESS) - Netflix's mega hit Korean series "Squid Game" will return with its second season later this year, the U.S. video-streaming site said Thursday. The first episode of the second season is slated for airing on Dec. 26 over the Christmas weekend. Netflix also announced plans to produce its third and final season slated for release sometime next year. "Squid Game" is a dystopian thriller depicting desperate people who risk their August 2, 2024
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  SM Entertainment unveils British K-pop boy band Dear Alice SEOUL, August 02 (AJU PRESS) - SM Entertainment unveiled a new K-pop boy band, Dear Alice, comprised entirely of British members, in London on Thursday (local time). The five-member group was formed through a collaboration between SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment's North American subsidiary and London-based Moon & Back Media. The group consists of Blaise Noon, 19; Dexter Greenwood, 22; James Sharp, 23; Oliver Quinn, 20; and Reese Carter, 20. Their average age is 21. August 2, 2024
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  Former diplomat connects Korea and Latin America through art SEOUL, August 2 (AJU PRESS) - For those seeking a tranquil escape from the summer heat, a spacious multi-purpose facility outside Seoul could be a peaceful retreat with a touch of exotic Latin American culture. Located in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, the Latin American Cultural Center and its adjunct museum dedicated to the history and culture of Latin America allows visitors to explore the opposite side of the globe in just a day trip, without the hassle of taking a long flight to t August 2, 2024