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Asian Games Athletes Advised to Refrain from Mentioning Politics and Economy

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — With the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang to feature a joint delegation from both Koreas, South Korean athletes participated in a special information session that discussed the precautionary guidelines on how to behave around North Koreans. On August 7, South Korean athletes held an inaugural rally before receiving instruction [...]

Public Torn over Expanding Military Service Exemptions for Athletes: Poll

SEOUL, Jul. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans are torn over expanding military service exemptions for athletes, a poll showed Monday. In a survey of 500 adults by Realmeter, 47.6 percent said they were for creating more ways for male athletes to be exempt from conscription. The poll showed that 43.9 percent said they were [...]