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Kim Si-woo is cheering while participating in the 2017 Presidents Cup.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ‘4 out of 12.’

This refers to the number of Korean players in the Presidents Cup, a men's golf competition between the United States and the International Team. Besides Sungjae Im (24) and Juhyung Kim (20), who already secured their spots independently, Kyung-hoon Lee (31) and Siwoo Kim (27) were included as captain's picks announced by team captain Trevor Immelman (South Africa). This is the first time that four Korean players are participating simultaneously in the Presidents Cup. The previous record was three players?K.J. Choi (52), Yang Yong-eun (50), and Kyung-tae Kim (36)?in the 2011 tournament. This year’s event, held over four days starting from the 2nd in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, will see K.J. Choi serving as vice-captain, with five Korean players actively participating.

Among the 12 players on the International Team, four are Korean, the highest number, followed by Australia and Canada with two players each, and Japan, South Africa, Colombia, and Chile with one player each. Cameron Smith (Australia) and Joaquin Niemann (Chile) transferred to the LIV Golf Invitational Series, sponsored by Saudi Arabian capital, and thus will not participate in the Presidents Cup.

Through an online press conference, Kyung-hoon Lee and Siwoo Kim expressed their determination, saying, "We want to contribute significantly to the International Team." Making his Presidents Cup debut, Kyung-hoon Lee said, "I am honored to be selected as a captain’s pick. As it is my first time participating, I feel both excitement and nervousness, but I will do my best to support the team as I was chosen."

Siwoo Kim, playing for the second time since 2017, also said, "I feel proud as a Korean with four Korean players participating. In 2017, I was the only Korean player, so it was lonely, but having teammates who speak the same language will be a great strength."

The Presidents Cup historical record shows the United States with 11 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, a dominant advantage. In the previous tournament in 2019, the U.S., captained by Tiger Woods, won 16-14, marking their eighth consecutive victory. Kyung-hoon Lee and Siwoo Kim emphasized, "Team victory is the most important. If we can celebrate a championship, it will be memorable and a great achievement," expressing their determination to win.

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