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(Olympics) Vollyeball Star Kim Yeon-koung Makes Olympic History in Epic Victory vs. Japan

TOKYO, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — In leading South Korea to a thrilling five-set victory over Japan in the Tokyo Olympic women’s volleyball tournament Saturday night, captain Kim Yeon-koung also made history. With 30 points, Kim became the first player to record 30 or more points in an Olympic match four times, according to FIVB, [...]

Tokyo Olympic Games to Allow Japanese ‘Hakenkreuz’, Angering S. Koreans

SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Japan has announced its plans to permit the use of the Rising Sun Flag at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Many South Koreans see the Rising Sun Flag as a symbol of Japan’s aggression and militarism. According to SBS, a domestic broadcaster, the Tokyo Organizing Committee of [...]