An Interview with Ki Bo Bae, Olympic Gold Medalist
Ki can’t walk down its streets without being recognized by proud Koreans. But she still makes time for her fans – both native and those originating from far-flung locales.
Tag: sports
The “Korean Zombie” Rises Again
Over the past 10 years, Korea has become highly competitive, if not dominant, in many areas of the world: with cars, flat screen TVs, and mobile phones, as well as in sports like soccer, women’s golf, and men’s speed skating. So it shouldn’t be any surprise that Koreans are starting to exert influence in the area of mixed martial arts.
Gwangju Plays Host to International Professional Volleyball Tournament
Where in Korea can you find people taller than 200 cm (about 6’7”)? Not many places. However, if you happened upon Yeomju Gymnasium in Gwangju between June 22 and 24, you would have seen more tall men than probably exist throughout the rest of the country combined. The screaming teenage girls waiting outside the locker rooms for a glimpse (or even a photo!) were in on this secret.
Cricket Comes to Gwangju
The inaugural Gwangju Charity Village Cricket Festival took place in aid of Sung Bin Orphanage in 2012 at Chosun University.
Emblem and Mascot Unveiled for 2015 Gwangju Universiade
The Emblem and Mascot of the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade were announced at a ceremony at the Plaza Hotel, Seoul, on April 26, 2012.
Ultimate Frisbee: Gwangju Uprising
The Gwangju Uprising competes in the ROK Ultimate League based in Daegu, which was founded in 2009 by Marty Nedjelski.
K-League Approaches for Gwangju FC
Darrell Slater gave us a look into Gwangju FC as it approached its 2nd year of existence.