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TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 22: Yeon-Koung Kim #10 of South Korea talks to the media in the mixed zone during the Women's World Olympic Qualification game between Dominican Republic and South Korea at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on May 22, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (

Sep 02, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Volleyball Superstar Kim Yeon Koung Enjoys Normal Life After Rio Olympics, Prepares to Head Back to Turkey

South Korean volleyball superstar Kim Yeon Koung is back to her homeland after competing in the recently concluded Rio Olympics to spend some time meeting young volleyball players who also dream of becoming successful like her.

South Korean Athletes Return Home From Rio

Aug 24, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korean Athletes Return Home From Rio

South Korean Athletes who were the main contingents return home from the Rio 2016 Olympics with a heroes' welcome on Wednesday after the 17 day competition in Brazil.

Yeon Jae Son of Korea

Aug 23, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Son Yeon Jae Tokyo 2020; No Plans Yet, Proud of Her Rio Olympics Achievement

After falling short of becoming the first Asian to bring home an Olympic medal in rhythmic gymnastics at the recently-concluded Rio Olympics, Son Yeon Jae is still proud of herself for enduring through previous hardships and beating the odds to become the highest-ranked Asian in the history of the sport. She placed fourth behind bronze medalist Ganna Rizatdinova of Ukraine.

Park In-Bee

Aug 22, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

LPGA Star Park In-Bee Wins Gold in Rio, Writes Historic Career Grand Slam

Despite the injuries that haunt her during the first part of the year, LPGA star Park In-Bee still managed to overcome hurdles and climbed her way back to the top, winning the gold medal in the women's golf tournament at 16-under against top-seeded Lydia Ko at the Rio Olympics on Saturday.

Son Yeon jae

Aug 20, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Son Yeon Jae Reaches the Finals in Rhythmic Gymnastics at Rio Olympics

On August 19, South Korean rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae got emotional after qualifying for the finals, her second consecutive Olympic all-around finals.

Jung Kyung-Eun and Shin Seung-Chan

Aug 19, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korea Wins Bronze Medal in Women's Badminton

On Thursday, the South Korean women's badminton doubles team of Shin Seung Chan and Jung Kyung Eun bagged the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Kim Tae Hun

Aug 19, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Kim Tae Hun Adds Bronze Medal for SK in Taekwondo

South Korea bagged the bronze medal in men's taekwondo courtesy of Kim Tae Hun on Wednesday.

Football players of South Korea's National team celebrate after winning the Under-23 Asian Football Championship match between Qatar and South Korea at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Jan. 26.

Aug 18, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Loss After Loss in Rio: Zero Medals for SK in Volleyball and Football

South Korean teams for football and volleyball will go back to their country without any medals, ending their Rio Olympics bid on a bad note.

US NBA Stars Fights For Gold in Rio Olympics

Aug 17, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

Team USA NBA Stars Fight For Gold in Rio Olympics

Team USA, NBA stars face a tough test against Argentina on Wednesday at the Rio Olympic quarter-finals.

 Sei Young Kim of South Korea poses for a selfie with the trophy after winning the LPGA JTBC Founders Cup at Wildfire Golf Club.

Aug 17, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korea Hopeful for a Medal in Women's Golf Tournament in Rio

The South Korean women's golf team will attempt to win all the medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Suwon, Korea

Aug 16, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

No Medals for South Korea on Day 10 of Rio Olympics

On the 10th day of the 2016 Rio Olympics, South Korea has failed to win any medals due to shocking and unexpected defeats by some of its key athletes.

Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong badminton

Aug 15, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Lee and Yoo Continue Rio Olympics Gold Bid for Badminton

The top-ranked duo of Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong advanced to the quarterfinals in the badminton men's doubles in the ongoing Rio Olympics, this despite their loss last Saturday, August 13.

Rio Olympics 2016: South Korean Women's Golf Coach Keeps the Pressure Off Players

Aug 12, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

Rio Olympics 2016: South Korean Women's Golf Coach Keeps the Pressure Off Players

South Korean golf coach in the women's division, Pak Se-Ri said that the key to success of her team is to keep the pressure off among the four players.

Aug 12, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

North Korean Olympic Medalist Envisions “One Korea”

During the 50m pistol event in the ongoing Rio Olympics, North Korean shooter Kim Song Guk took home the bronze medal while South Korea's Jin Jong-Oh won the gold. And Kim thinks the idea of “one Korea” would have brought greater honor for winning the medals.

Jin Jong Oh

Aug 11, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Shooter Jin Jong Oh Bags Gold Medal, Records History

South Korean shooter Jin Jong Oh not only bagged the gold medal by topping the men's 50-meter pistol division, he also set history in the Olympics and South Korean sports industry.

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