Kim Yu-na Uncertain for Skating Worlds

Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu-na may skip the upcoming World Championships in March in Nice, France, she said on Thursday.

“In order to compete, you have to have a clear goal and be mentally prepared for it,” said the 21-year-old. “But I don’t know exactly what I want to do at this point.”

Kim Yu-na Dolls to Hit Market Next Year

Molded figurines of skating queen Kim Yu-na and actor Ryu Si-won will be available on the domestic and export market next fall, according to Seoul. The municipal government has signed agreements with two firms to provide a subsidy of W150 million to manufacture the dolls (US$1=W1,077).

Kim Yuna, Most Memorable Ad Model For First Half of 2011

World-renowned figure skater Kim Yuna leaves deep impressions not only on the ice, but through her many advertisements.

According to a report on the most memorable ad model for the first half of 2011 conducted by government organizations, Kim came out on top with 10.5% of the votes. This is her third win after being number one in 2009 and 2010.

Kim Yu-na Smiles [Photo Still]

Kim Yu-na smiles during a rehearsal for the Samsung Galaxy-Hauzen All That Skate Summer ice show at Olympic Park’s Gymnasium in Seoul on Friday.

Kim Yu-na Exhausted After Olympic Bid

The strain of helping Pyeongchang secure the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympics seems to have tired out figure skating queen Kim Yu-na, who is now recovering from exhaustion, her management agency said on Sunday.