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Figure skating

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From skater to slayer: Cha Jun-hwan ups his skills in 'Solo Leveling on Ice'

Korea’s top men’s figure skater is adding acting, singing and even swordfighting to his repertoire in the returning ice musical based on the hit webtoon.

2026.7.28

Figure skating twins Kim Yu-jae and Kim Yu-seong pose during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, on May 13. [WOO SANG-JO]

Two is very good company for Korea's up-and-coming twin figure skaters

Born together, training together, competing against each other — Korean figure skating twins Kim Yu-seong and Kim Yu-jae are turning synchronized lives into synchronized success on the ice.

2026.6.2

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Shin Ji-a competes in the women's figure skating free program at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 19. [AP/YONHAP]

Figure skater Shin Ji-a looks back on first Olympics, first meeting with gold medalist classmate, and ahead to Worlds

Coming off her Olympic debut, figure skater Shin Ji-a discussed her hopes to incorporate improvements at the upcoming senior world championships and her first meeting with classmate and snowboard gold medalist Choi Ga-on with the JoongAng Ilbo.

2026.3.24

Korean figure skater Lee Hae-in performs in a traditional Korean overcoat and hat during the Exhibition Gala of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 21. [YONHAP]

Figure skaters Lee Hae-in, Cha Jun-hwan bring Korean culture to the Exhibition Gala

Korean figure skating national team member Lee Hae-in transformed into a grim reaper for the Exhibition Gala at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

2026.2.22

Alysa Liu of the United States competes during the women's figure skating free program at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 19. [AP/YONHAP]

Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for U.S. women

Alysa Liu delivered the United States its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years, performing a near-flawless free skate on Thursday night in a glittering golden dress.

2026.2.20

Members of Korea’s women’s curling team console one another after a 10-7 loss to Canada in the round-robin match at the Milan?Cortina Winter Olympics at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Italy on Feb. 19. The defeat ended their hopes of advancing to the semifinals. [YONHAP]

Korean women's curling team knocked out in final round-robin match

Korea's hopes of winning its second-ever Olympic medal in curling evaporated Thursday in northern Italy.

2026.2.20

Lee Hae-in competes during the women's figure skating free program at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 19. [NEWS1]

With Olympic debut, figure skater Lee Hae-in sticks the landing after scandal

A missed chance at Olympic glory. A scandal that engulfed the Korean sports world. A ban that forced her to put her dreams on hold — and wonder if they were over. Unlike her style, figure skater Lee Hae-in's road to Milan was anything but smooth.

2026.2.20

Cha Jun-hwan of Korea performs his free skate in the men's singles figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 13. [YONHAP]

Cha Jun-hwan reveals ankle injury after Olympics performance

Five days after narrowly missing the podium in the men's singles event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Korean figure skater Cha Jun-hwan revealed Wednesday that he had performed on a bad ankle.

2026.2.19

Ami Nakai of Japan performs during the women's short program in figure skating at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan on Feb. 17. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Figure skater Ami Nakai not aiming for medal but still leads Japanese charge at Olympics

Ami Nakai entered her first Olympics, insisting she was not here for medals, but after the short program at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, the figure skater found herself at the top, ahead of national icon Kaori Sakamoto and rising star Mone Chiba.

2026.2.18

Lee Hae-in of Korea performs her short program during the women's singles figure skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics at the Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17. [YONHAP]

Figure skater Lee Hae-in in 9th place after short program in women's singles

Lee Hae-in found herself just inside the top 10 after the short program in the women's singles figure skating event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday.

2026.2.18

Tag: Figure skating

Figure skating

Latest News

From skater to slayer: Cha Jun-hwan ups his skills in 'Solo Leveling on Ice'

Two is very good company for Korea's up-and-coming twin figure skaters

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