Ruling and Opposition Parties: "Asian Games National Team, Our Proud Heroes"

Politicians from both ruling and opposition parties expressed their gratitude to the South Korean national team, which concluded the Hangzhou Asian Games in third place overall.

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On the 8th, Yoo Sang-beom, the chief spokesperson of the People Power Party, stated in a commentary, "I send my thanks and applause to all national team athletes, their families, coaches, and everyone involved who delivered hopeful and inspiring performances fueled by their passion for the Asian Games," adding, "All members of the South Korean delegation are our proud heroes."

Lee Yong, a member of the National Assembly and former coach of the bobsleigh and skeleton national teams, wrote on Facebook, "The South Korean national football team achieved the historic feat of winning the gold medal at the Asian Games for the third consecutive time," and added, "Although they could have been shaken by conceding an early goal, the Taeguk Warriors were so impressive and proud as they regained control of the field with fierce determination."

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Park Dae-chul, the chairman of the Policy Committee, also wrote on Facebook, "Football surpassed Japan, baseball surpassed Taiwan, and badminton surpassed China in the finale of Hangzhou."

Park Sung-jun, spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea, said in a written briefing, "The passion and dedication shown by our representatives over the two weeks deeply moved the public," adding, "Through our national team participating in the Asian Games, the entire nation was able to witness firsthand the emotions conveyed by honest sweat, tears, and effort."

He further stated, "The gold medal victory in football against Japan, the baseball win over Taiwan, archery’s triple crown achievement for the first time in 37 years, and the women’s singles badminton championship after 29 years?all of these moments that inspired the nation until the very end of the competition will be long remembered," and added, "The Democratic Party will continue to provide unwavering support for the development of sports and the promotion of national athletics, regardless of whether the sports are popular or not."

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