Recent News Headlines : Pyeongchang - South Korea

SWEDEN PICKLES KOREA'S 'GARLIC GIRLS' IN CURLING SHOWDOWN


If the Korean women's curling team thought winning an Olympic silver medal was fun, wait until they get their mobile phones back... READ MORE

26th February, 2018 0

THE DAY AFTER: PYEONGCHANG BREATHES, BIDS OLYMPICS FAREWELL


As for the Olympics and the attention and people they bring to this relatively remote plateau of northeastern South Korea, it's not quite finished yet... READ MORE

26th February, 2018 0

SOUTH KOREA SAYS IT HOPES FOR CONSTRUCTIVE TALKS BETWEEN US, NORTH KOREA


A total of 299 North Koreans who were in South Korea for the Winter Olympics, including a cheering squad, returned to the North on Monday... READ MORE

26th February, 2018 4

NORTH KOREAN GENERAL AND IVANKA TRUMP ATTEND OLYMPIC CLOSE


Pyongyang denounced them on Sunday just as Moon was meeting Kim Yong Chol... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 0

NORTH KOREAN GENERAL AND IVANKA TRUMP ATTEND OLYMPIC CLOSE


Pyongyang denounced them on Sunday just as Moon was meeting Kim Yong Chol... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 0

NORTH KOREA 'WILLING TO HOLD US TALKS'


South Korea's president met a top North Korean general at the end of the Winter Olympics... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 1800

NORTH KOREAN GENERAL AND IVANKA TRUMP ATTEND OLYMPIC CLOSE


According to the US, a planned meeting between the delegations from Washington and Pyongyang the following day was cancelled at short notice by the North Koreans... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 0

NORTH KOREAN GENERAL AND IVANKA TRUMP ATTEND OLYMPIC CLOSE


According to the US, a planned meeting between the delegations from Washington and Pyongyang the following day was cancelled at short notice by the North Koreans... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 0

NORTH KOREA CALLS NEW US ECONOMIC SANCTIONS 'ACT OF WAR'


China, North Korea's closest ally, said in a response to the US sanctions that unilateral actions could undermine cooperation between Beijing and Washington... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 68

IOC UPHOLDS BAN OF RUSSIA THROUGH WINTER GAMES


International olympic committee unanimously approves recommendation of executive board... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 118

NORTH KOREA WILLING TO HOLD TALKS WITH U.S.


Kim Yong Chol, who Seoul believes masterminded two attacks in 2010 that killed 50 South Koreans, was in South Korea for the end of the Olympics... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 1291

GOLDEN FINISH FOR NORWAY AS RUSSIAN FLAG BARRED


Winter Olympics legend Marit Bjoergen lifted Norway top of the final Pyeongchang medals table on Sunday, as Russia celebrated a dramatic men's hockey gold... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 0

N KOREA DELEGATES ARRIVE IN SOUTH FOR OLYMPICS CLOSING CEREMONY


A delegation of high-ranking North Korean officials has entered South Korea on Sunday to attend the closing ceremony of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 26

'NO ONE WOULD EVER THINK THAT MALAYSIA WOULD HAVE MADE IT,' SAYS FIGURE SKATER JULIAN YEE


Next month, Yee will compete at the World Figure Skating Championships in Milan... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 1107

RUSSIA BARRED FROM FLYING FLAG AT GAMES CLOSING CEREMONY


The IOC said two Russian doping violations during the Pyeongchang Games had marred an otherwise clean report card for the Russian delegation at the Games... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 485

AS MEDALS PILE UP, NORWAY WORRIES


He chose cross-country skiing because it's the most popular... READ MORE

25th February, 2018 1005

SOUTH KOREA'S 'GARLIC GIRL' CURLERS ARE A GLOBAL SENSATION, BUT THEY DON'T KNOW IT YET


Winter Olympics South Korea's 'Garlic Girl' curlers are a global sensation, but they don't know it yet... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 1223

CHINA: NEW US SANCTIONS THREATEN COOPERATION OVER NORTH KOREA


North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's government conducted several missile tests last year, drawing condemnation from the international community... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 1888

U.S. UNVEILS 'HEAVIEST SANCTIONS EVER' ON NORTH KOREA AS IVANKA TRUMP ATTENDS OLYMPICS


The U.S. warned Pyongyang of maximum pressure toward denuclearization on Saturday as Ivanka Trump kicked off a visit to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics,... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 0

US IMPOSES HEAVIEST SANCTIONS ON DPRK AMID DETENTE ON KOREAN PENINSULA


In his speech, Trump said that hopefully something positive can happen from the new sanctions measures... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 0

IVANKA TRUMP AT OLYMPICS TALKS NORTH KOREA, TAKES IN SNOWBOARDING


Trump responded by pushing for joint efforts by the U.S. and South Korea to apply maximum pressure on North Korea, Yoon said... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 126

OLYMPIC BAN ON RUSSIA COULD END HOURS BEFORE CLOSING CEREMONY


Canadian luge competitor Sam Edney was asked whether Russia should be allowed to march into Sunday's closing with their flag and full Russian uniform... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 485

IVANKA TRUMP TO PUSH FOR 'MAXIMUM PRESSURE' ON NORTH KOREA


Trump responded by pushing for joint efforts by the U.S. and South Korea to apply maximum pressure on North Korea, Yoon said... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 5

IVANKA TRUMP RECEIVES RED-CARPET WELCOME FOR OLYMPIC VISIT


Speculation is high in South Korea that she might deliver a message from President Trump on North Korea... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 0

IVANKA TRUMP ARRIVES IN SOUTH KOREA FOR WINTER OLYMPICS CLOSING CEREMONY


Ivanka Trump touched down in Seoul on Friday in a highly anticipated visit to attend this weekend's closing ceremony for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 20

TRUMP ANNOUNCES NEW SANCTIONS ON DPRK


Pence made his remarks on Feb 7 in Tokyo before heading to Pyeongchang, South Korea, to lead the US delegation at the Winter Olympics... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 975

IVANKA TRUMP ARRIVES FOR CLOSING CEREMONY


However, South Korean officials say there will be no formal meeting between North Korea and the US... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 444

TRUMP ANNOUNCES 'HEAVIEST EVER' NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS


North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's government conducted several missile tests last year, drawing condemnation from the international community... READ MORE

24th February, 2018 1564

'KIDS THAT GROW UP SLIDING AT WHISTLER ARE GOING TO BE REALLY, REALLY GOOD,' SAYS TWO-TIME OLYMPIAN


The Whistler Sliding Centre, 125 kilometres north of Vancouver, had controversial beginnings after it was built in 2008, but it has become a focus for sliding sports... READ MORE

23rd February, 2018 135

IVANKA AND NORTH KOREAN GENERAL TO ATTEND OLYMPIC CLOSING


Seoul blamed the North for the attack but Pyongyang denied involvement... READ MORE

22nd February, 2018 41

Trending News Headlines : Pyeongchang

KIM JONG-UNS SISTER TURNS ON THE CHARM, TAKING PENCES SPOTLIGHT


I think North Koreans and South Koreans were all together as one family, and we come from the same root... READ MORE

12th February, 2018 15697

OLYMPICS OPEN WITH KOREAS MARCHING TOGETHER OFFERING HOPE FOR PEACE


The Seoul Olympics ended up being a turning point for South Korea as it pulled away from North Korea economically, politically and culturally... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 10088

'IF THERE'S ANY DANGEROUS SITUATION, WE'LL BE THERE,' FRANK MARTINEAU AND SOUTH KOREAN PARTNER YON GYU MIN SAY


'if there's any dangerous situation, we'll be there,' frank martineau and south korean partner yon gyu min say... READ MORE

19th February, 2018 6804

KIM JONG UN INVITES SOUTH KOREA'S MOON TO SUMMIT IN PYONGYANG


The last summit was held in October 2007 between Roh Moo-hyun and Kim Jong Il, the father of the current North Korean leader... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 4147

FEAR, SURVEILLANCE, VETTING: HOW NORTH KOREA IS GUARDING AGAINST OLYMPIC DEFECTIONS


, descriptionText South Korea says the vessel transferred oil to a North Korean ship, violating UN sanctions... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 4097

PENCE SKIPS OLYMPIC MEAL WITH N KOREANS


Later South Korean President Moon Jae-in shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 4022

IN A LAND OF WORKAHOLICS, BURNED-OUT SOUTH KOREANS GO TO 'PRISON' TO RELAX


Many South Koreans are seeking reprieve from the pressures of modern life in a mountain retreat that specializes in solitary confinement, writes Matt Kwong... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 3888

FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN LANDS TRIPLE AXEL IN THE OLYMPICS


Japan's Midori Ito and Mao Asada also landed triple axels during the Olympics... READ MORE

12th February, 2018 3351

NORTH KOREA HEADS FOR DIPLOMACY GOLD MEDAL AT OLYMPICS


Seafood, once a major North Korean export, was now more widely available at home after U.N... READ MORE

12th February, 2018 3150

THE QUIET DIPLOMACY TO SAVE THE OLYMPICS IN A NUCLEAR STANDOFF


But getting North Korea to attend the Games was a diplomatic puzzle in itself, especially amid escalating tensions... READ MORE

8th February, 2018 3074

KIM JONG UN INVITES SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT FOR SUMMIT


Kim Jong Un invites South Korean president for summit South Korea... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 2991

KIM JONG UN INVITES SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT FOR SUMMIT


Kim Jong Un invites South Korean president for summit South Korea... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 2446

SOUTH KOREA'S MOON HOSTS NORTH KOREAN TALKS AS PENCE KEEPS UP PRESSURE


Moon hosted talks and a lunch with Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of the North Korean leader, at the presidential Blue House in Seoul... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 2255

ROB PORTER: TRUMP 'SURPRISED' BY ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST AIDE


There's no tolerance in this White House, and no place in America for domestic abuse, Pence said... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 2171

MEET KIM JONG 'UM,' THE KIM IMPERSONATOR ANGERING NORTH KOREA'S OLYMPIC DELEGATES


In Pyeongchang, though, neither the South Korean organizers nor the North Korean delegation were amused by Howard's antics over the past two weeks... READ MORE

18th February, 2018 1757

HEAD HELD HIGH, KIM'S SISTER RETURNS TO NORTH KOREA


In her first appearance on the global stage, Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, had her every move closely scrutinized... READ MORE

12th February, 2018 1753

NBC DUMPS OLYMPIC ANALYST AMID FURY AT KOREA-JAPAN COMMENT


Japan ruled Korea with an iron fist from 1910 to 1945 in a bloody occupation that still strikes a raw nerve... READ MORE

12th February, 2018 1702

ANOTHER WINTER OLYMPICS MEDAL FOR AUSTRALIA AS 'FLYING TOMATO' GRABS HALFPIPE GOLD


Winter Olympics Australia's Scotty James takes bronze in men's halfpipe, Shaun White wins gold... READ MORE

14th February, 2018 1669

KIM JONG UN INVITES SOUTH KOREAN PRESIDENT MOON JAE-IN TO PYONGYANG


U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leadership traded insults as tensions rose... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 1602

CANADA'S SARAH MURRAY LEADS UNIFIED KOREAN HOCKEY TEAM INTO THE UNKNOWN


Murray had little time to integrate 15 North Korean players with South Korean members of the team... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 1446

NORWAY TEAM ORDERS 15,000 EGGS BY ACCIDENT


Find 1,500 eggs to feed hungry Norwegian athletes at the Winter Olympics in South Korea... READ MORE

8th February, 2018 1417

ESTER LEDECKA STUNS WORLD, HERSELF BY WINNING SUPER-G GOLD


Winter Olympics Ester Ledecka stuns world, herself by winning super-G gold... READ MORE

17th February, 2018 1228

CHINA BEATS UNITED STATES IN PYEONGCHANG GAMES CURLING MIXED DOUBLES


But China soon caught up and levelled the score 3-3 after the fifth end... READ MORE

10th February, 2018 1157

NORTH KOREA'S CHEERLEADERS HAVE NOTHING ON CHANNEL SEVEN'S COVERAGE


Being so disappointed an Australian did not win a Winter Olympics gold medal said much about the brilliant talent of Britteny Cox... READ MORE

12th February, 2018 1149

5G IS MAKING ITS GLOBAL DEBUT AT OLYMPICS AND ITS WICKED FAST


The first to experience the future of wireless technology, well before most humans, will be South Korea's wild boars... READ MORE

13th February, 2018 1105

NOROVIRUS CASES AT OLYMPICS MORE THAN DOUBLE, MOVING BEYOND SECURITY STAFF


We are still testing the food and water in all three venues, Mr. Hong said Thursday in a telephone interview... READ MORE

8th February, 2018 813

STUDENT PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL SPARKS CLAIMS OF ANTI-TRUMP CONSPIRACY


IOC President Thomas Bach met with Igor Levitin, a Vladimir Putin confidante and key member of Russia's Olympic Committee, today in South Korea... READ MORE

21st February, 2018 789

NORTH KOREA SAYS NO U.S. TALKS PLANNED AT OLYMPICS, PENCE VOWS CONTINU


Members of North Korean cheering squad arrive at a hotel in Inje, South Korea, February 7, 2018... READ MORE

8th February, 2018 766

NORTH KOREA SAYS NO U.S. TALKS PLANNED AT OLYMPICS, PENCE VOWS CONTINU


Members of North Korean cheering squad arrive at a hotel in Inje, South Korea, February 7, 2018... READ MORE

8th February, 2018 740

NORTH KOREA SAYS NO U.S. TALKS PLANNED AT OLYMPICS, PENCE VOWS CONTINU


Members of North Korean cheering squad arrive at a hotel in Inje, South Korea, February 7, 2018... READ MORE

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