Yoon Sends Congratulatory Messages to 14 Paris Olympic Medalists: "Be Sure to Watch the Games"

President Yoon Suk-yeol sent congratulatory messages on behalf of all citizens to each of the 14 South Korean athletes who won medals during the past three days at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, the presidential spokesperson Jung Hye-jin announced in a written briefing on the 30th. The photo shows Kim Woo-min, the bronze medalist in the men's 400m freestyle swimming event, receiving the presidential congratulatory message. Photo by Yonhap News.

President Yoon Suk-yeol sent congratulatory messages to 14 South Korean athletes who won medals at the Paris Summer Olympics, White House spokesperson Jung Hye-jun announced in a written briefing on the 30th.

In his message to Ban Hyo-jin, the youngest-ever member of the Korean shooting team who won the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle, President Yoon praised her focus and courage, saying, "The entire nation held its breath with the youngest member of the Korean Olympic team in Paris during her final single shot, and everyone cheered the victory by a margin of 0.1 points."

He also congratulated the Korean women's archery team members Jeon Hun-young, Nam Soo-hyun, and Lim Si-hyun, who made history by winning their 10th consecutive Olympic gold, saying, "We remember the glorious moment when the Taeguk archers' golden arrows soared, along with all the people, and we continue to support your unwavering success."

To the Korean men's archery team members Kim Woo-jin, Lee Woo-seok, and Kim Je-deok, who won the gold medal in the men's team event and achieved a three-peat at the Olympics, he extended congratulations and encouraged them to fully demonstrate their best skills in the remaining competitions.

To Heo Mi-mi, who won the silver medal in the women's 57kg judo category, he said, "Heo's challenge, which began with her heart toward her grandmother, and her pride in wearing the Taeguk mark are a source of pride for all the people," adding, "We all support her growth into a giant of Korean judo."

To Oh Ye-jin, who won the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol shooting event, he congratulated her, saying, "This is the first gold medal for South Korea in the women's 10m air pistol shooting and an Olympic record was set, making it an even more proud achievement."

To Kim Ye-ji, who won the silver medal, he said, "At the end of the competition, seeing her rise from third to second place showed strong will and confidence," and added, "As the only mother shooter competing in two events, we all support Kim's remaining matches."

President Yoon Suk-yeol sent congratulatory messages on behalf of all citizens to each of the 14 South Korean athletes who won medals during the past three days at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, the Blue House spokesperson Jung Hye-jin announced in a written briefing on the 30th. The photo shows the women's archery team gold medalists Nam Su-hyun (from left), Lim Si-hyun, and Jeon Hun-young receiving the presidential congratulatory messages. [Image source=Yonhap News] Photo by Jung Hye-jin

He also encouraged Kim Woo-min, who won the bronze medal in the men's 400m freestyle swimming, saying, "A new chapter has opened for South Korean swimming," and "We look forward to the golden era of our swimming led by Kim."

President Yoon expressed gratitude to Oh Sang-wook, who won the gold medal in men's individual sabre fencing, saying, "Oh's lightning-fast thrusts and powerful roars gave us strength, and the nation's people were all moved by his determination to win."

To Geum Ji-hyun, who won the silver medal in the mixed 10m air rifle, President Yoon cheered her as a "wonderful mother," and to Park Ha-jun, who also won silver, he said, "We expect Park, who achieved excellent results in his first Olympics, to grow into a pillar of South Korean shooting."

President Yoon said, "Whether late at night or early in the morning, I always make sure to watch the athletes' competitions," and added, "I am proud of the athletes."

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