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By Yoo Jee-ho

SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- The host country South Korea advanced to the quarterfinals in both the men's and women's tournaments at the ongoing world table tennis championships Wednesday, securing Olympic berths in the process.

The South Korean men beat India 3-0 in the round of 16 in the men's competition at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Team Table Tennis Championships in Busan.

Earlier Wednesday in the women's competition, South Korea defeated Brazil 3-1 in the round of 16.

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