President Moon's Olympic Closing Message... Consoling Athlete Kim Bo-reum

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in encouraged and praised the Republic of Korea's representative athletes through his Olympic closing message.

On the 19th, President Moon stated in a social network service (SNS) message, "To the 65 Korean representative athletes and coaching staff who heated up the ice rink and snowy fields with their passionate spirit, thank you very much for your hard work."

President Moon said, "Above all, I am glad that everyone finished the competition healthy and safe," and praised, "All the athletes fully demonstrated their honed skills and gave their utmost effort to shine the Taegeuk mark."

President Moon said, "Short track once again proved to be the world's best, and we achieved good results in speed skating as well. Our team won nine medals, surpassing our goals," adding, "All our athletes who gave their best in every moment are admirable and proud."

He continued, "In speed skating mass start, athlete Park Ji-woo created a greater resonance than a medal by helping a fallen competitor, and athlete Kim Bo-reum showed a wonderful performance by shaking off the burden in her heart," comforting those who did not win medals.

He also mentioned and encouraged cross-country athlete Lee Chae-won, figure skaters Cha Jun-hwan, Yoo Young, Kim Ye-rim, skeleton athletes Jung Seung-gi and Kim Eun-ji, lugers Lim Nam-gyu and Aileen Frische, snowboarders Lee Sang-ho and Lee Chae-woon, and the women's curling 'Team Kim'.

President Moon said, "Regardless of whether they won medals or their colors, I was truly proud of our athletes who confidently gave interviews saying they 'were satisfied with their own performance,'" and added, "I hope everyone will join together in spirit for the upcoming Winter Paralympics as well."

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