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

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

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

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

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

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

Mercedes-Benz EV explosion causes fire in apartment garage, injuring 20, damaging 70 cars

SEOUL, August 1 (AJU PRESS) — About 20 people were injured Thursday in a fire caused by the explosion of a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle (EV) in an underground parking garage of an apartment complex in Incheon, west of Seoul, firefighters said. The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. in the Cheongna district of the port city, according to the Incheon Fire Department. Closed-circuit television footage showed a white car emitting smoke before exploding into flames, which spr

August 1, 2024

Sweltering heatwave to persist until mid-August

SEOUL, August 01 (AJU PRESS) - Korea has been suffering from sweltering heat and humidity for about a week with temperatures hovering above 35 degrees Celsius. According to a forecast by the Korea Meteorological Administration on Thursday, sultry weather is expected to persist at least through the middle of this month, as the monsoon rains subsided last week, though there will be sporadic showers. With heatwave advisories issued across the country, most parts of the country conti

August 1, 2024

Local organizations team up to promote tourism in Yeongwol

SEOUL, August 01 (AJU PRESS) - Three local organizations -- a destination marketing organization (DMO), a radio station, and a museum -- have teamed up to promote tourism in the eastern town of Yeongwol, famous for its beautiful scenery of rivers and mountains, Daldal Yeongwol DMO said Thursday. Yeongwol, located about 145 kilometers (90 miles) southwest of Seoul, has long been a key ecological area for indigenous animals and plants in Korea. It is also a mining town, mainly produc

August 1, 2024

Korean fencers win gold in men's sabre team competition

SEOUL, August 01 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea etched its name in Olympic history on Wednesday, capturing its third consecutive gold medal in men's sabre fencing. The victory over Hungary in the gold medal match at the Paris Summer Games solidified the nation's dominance in the sport. World No. 1 South Korea defeated third-ranked Hungary 45-41 in a thrilling final. Oh Sang-uk, Gu Bon-gil, and Park Sang-won were the starting lineup, with Do Gyeong-dong subbing in for Gu. Oh

August 1, 2024