South Korea

— January 19, 2023

Gangwon 2024, with or without snow

The initiative is unprecedented. It says a lot about the attention paid by South Korea – and the means devoted – to prolong the legacy of the PyeongChang Winter Games... Read more "

— January 19, 2021

Lee Kee-heung keeps both hats

No bad surprises for Lee Kee-heung. The president of the South Korean Olympic Committee (KSOC) was re-elected on Monday January 18 for a second four-year term. His re-election... Read more "

— February 22, 2019

Curling medalists were cheated

Bad business in South Korea. A five-week investigation by the Ministry of Sports reveals that the coaches of the women's curling team at the Olympic Games... Read more "

— June 20, 2017

Lee Kee-heung candidate for IOC

The information is official: Lee Kee-heung, president of the South Korean Olympic Committee, is a candidate for a position as an IOC member. According to a leader of the organization, he sent Friday the 16th... Read more "

— October 6, 2016

Lee Kee-heung, a controversial president

Odd. Meeting on Wednesday October 5 in Seoul in a general assembly, the South Korean Olympic Committee (KOC) chose a new president. The election brought together 5 applicants. She was marked by... Read more "

— June 28, 2016

Disappearance of a champion

South Korean sport is in mourning. Olympic short track champion skater Oh Se-jong died earlier this week following a traffic accident. According to... Read more "

— March 7, 2016

The marriage soon consummated

South Korea's sports authorities have taken a long journey to decide their future. A delegation of representatives from the Korean Olympic Committee (KOC), the Council... Read more "

— February 26, 2016

Political visit to the IOC

It’s time for fusion in South Korean sport. The national press announced this Friday, February 26 that three of its main leaders will go to the IOC, in Lausanne,... Read more "