Sangwon Yoon south korean journalist reporting on asia and the middle eastskype:sangwon.yoon1
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Posts Tagged ‘Sports’
South Korea suspended by world boxing federation
International Boxing Association provisionally suspends South Korean federation
Huge SKorean crowds disappointed at loss
Huge crowds of South Korean fans left disappointed by World Cup loss to Uruguay SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ Fans turned out in huge numbers in South Korea to cheer for their team in the World Cup, though they went home disappointed after a 2-1 loss to Uruguay. Police had estimated over 900,000 supporters would [...]
SKorean fans watch WCup match at outdoor rallies
More than 1 million SKorean fans at outdoor rallies as team loses to Argentina 4-1 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ More than 1 million people joined outdoor rallies to cheer for South Korea in the World Cup match against Argentina on Thursday, but went home disappointed after the team lost 4-1. Police estimated about 1.56 [...]
NKorean TV airs SKorea’s World Cup match
NKorean state TV airs SKorea’s World Cup match against Greece two days late ABC News | June 14, 2010 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ North Korean state television on Monday aired coverage of rival South Korea’s winning World Cup match against Greece _ two days after it took place. The communist country’s sole television channel, [...]
SKorean fans rejoice over World Cup win
A million South Korean fans brave rain to rejoice over World Cup win USA Today | June 12, 2010 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ Almost a million fans braved wet weather to take to the streets of South Korea on Saturday, cheering on the national team and celebrating its 2-0 win over Greece in its [...]
2 SKorean Olympic medalists get 3-year skating ban
Official: SKorean Olympic medalists accused of helping to rig races banned for 3 years ABC News | May 6, 2010 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) _ Two South Korean Olympic medalists in short-track speedskating have been banned from competing for three years for their alleged involvement in a race-rigging scandal, officials said Thursday. The Korea Skating [...]