President Moon's SNS Congratulatory Message to Athlete Kim Min-seok: "First Medal Winner"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in congratulated speed skater Kim Min-seok, who won the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics, through social networking services (SNS).
On the evening of the 8th, President Moon said via SNS, "You have become the owner of South Korea's first long-awaited medal," and praised him, saying, "You made a new history as the first Asian athlete to win consecutive medals in the 1500m, a difficult event, bringing great pride to the people."
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President Moon encouraged, "Like the nickname 'Ice Monster,' it was an amazing sprint," and added, "I am glad that Kim's wish to give strength through a good performance came true. Today's achievement, accomplished with a unique conviction, must have involved countless sweat and effort."
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