Alastair Gale was Asia security correspondent and Japan editor for The Wall Street Journal, based in Tokyo. He covered ...

One collector online won the bid for a special soft-toy version of the “Phryge” Olympic mascot that was given to gold medallists, paying 3,200 euros for it. The same collector also picked up the ...

The auction also showcased 20 iterations of the beloved Olympic mascot Phryge, from the little stuffed toys given to Olympic medallists to full-size costumes. One online bidder purchased two ...

One collector online won the bid for a special soft-toy version of the "Phryge" Olympic mascot that was given to gold medallists, paying 3,200 euros for it. The same collector also picked up the ...

A high school senior won the South Korean Olympic short track speed skating trials that wrapped up Sunday, earning a chance to represent the country at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy. Rim Jong-un ...

Torches used in the 2024 Paris Olympics, and numerous other official memorabilia were auctioned off on Sunday, with fans and a museum among the keen bidders. The many items from the Games that went ...

The Mayor’s Office of International Affairs worked with Korean leaders and collaborated on the unveiling ceremony.

SEOUL, April 9 — South Korean officials expressed the country’s “strong will” to host the 2036 Summer Games during a visit to International Olympic Committee headquarters this week, sports chiefs said ...