Gwangju Mayor Lee Yong-seop Welcomes the Selection of the Late Captain Kim Hong-bin as a 'Sports Hero'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Lee Yong-seop, Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, congratulated the late Captain Kim Hong-bin, who went missing after becoming the first disabled person to complete all 14 Himalayan peaks, on being selected as the ‘2021 Korea Sports Hero’.

In a congratulatory statement on the 22nd, Mayor Lee said, “The late Captain Kim became a role model not only for mountaineers but also for athletes and youth through his life of ‘never giving up on challenges.’ Every time he reached the summit of the Himalayas, he enhanced Korea’s national prestige and brought great joy and hope to the people. Captain Kim Hong-bin is our true hero.”

He continued, “We will use the ‘indomitable will’ left to us by the late Captain Kim as a driving force to overcome COVID-19 and vigorously open a bigger and stronger era for Gwangju. Remembering his life, which passionately loved Gwangju and stood with citizens through the spirit of sharing and solidarity, we will pass it on as a proud history to the next generation.”

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