President Moon sends congratulatory message to athletes Jeong Jaewon and Lee Seunghoon: "Helmet number 7 shines"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the 19th, President Moon Jae-in sent congratulatory messages to Jeong Jaewon and Lee Seunghoon, who won the silver and bronze medals respectively in the men's mass start speed skating event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

President Moon praised Jeong, saying, "The remarkable achievement of winning consecutive medals following the team pursuit at the Pyeongchang Games" and added, "Helmet number 7 truly shone."

He continued, "I am truly proud of Jeong Jaewon, who achieved the best results in the challenging long-distance event," and said, "‘Jaewoong hyungnim,’ who supported Jeong, must be happier than anyone else."

To Lee, he said, "I send my wholehearted applause to Lee Seunghoon, who created our pride by running the long distance with passion and determination" and praised him, "As the reliable eldest member of the national team, he demonstrated the skills befitting a veteran and made a new history as the Winter Olympics' most decorated medalist."

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