Commentary / World Feb 13, 2018
by Yoon Young-Kwan
Kim's charm offensive is aimed at resurrecting the North's sanction-battered economy.
Commentary / World Feb 13, 2018
North Korean charm sure beats the alternative
by Leonid Bershidsky
Engaging with Pyongyang may encourage the regime down the path of liberalization.
More Sports / Ice Hockey May 13, 2017
The International Olympic Committee is keeping a close watch on tensions on the Korean Peninsula, but IOC executive director Christophe Dubi said Friday there is no plan to move the 2018 Winter Games away from Pyeongchang in South Korea. "In a context like this one ...
National Jun 9, 2015
IOC approves new events for 2020 Tokyo Games; stadium delays worry Bach; baseball may make comeback
The International Olympic Committee's executive board has approved the venues for eight more sports on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics' program, bringing the total to 26 confirmed locations for the 28 sports currently scheduled. The latest approvals, made Monday, were for aquatics, badminton, fencing, rugby, sailing, ...
Olympics Dec 8, 2014
The IOC on Monday voted to allow Olympic Games host cities to move competitions to other towns, cities or even countries, breaking with a long tradition of keeping the games contained in one location. The decision fuels speculation regarding the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, with ...