Kim Dong-yeon on Kyoto International High School National Competition Victory: "My Heart Is Full and I Am Deeply Moved"

Text and photo posted by Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, on his social media on the 23rd.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon sincerely congratulated Kyoto International High School on winning the Japan National High School Baseball Championship, which was likened to the battle between Goliath and David, describing it as a deeply moving moment.

On the 23rd, Governor Kim posted on his social media (SNS), "The Korean school anthem echoed at the Japanese Koshien," adding, "It is a deeply moving moment. I sincerely congratulate Kyoto International High School on their summer Koshien victory."

At the '106th National High School Baseball Championship' held that morning at Koshien Stadium, Kyoto International High School, representing the Kyoto region, defeated Tokyo Kanto Daiichi High School 2-1 in extra innings in the final. This marked Kyoto International High School's first national championship since its founding.

Kyoto International High School was established in 1947, and its baseball team was founded in 1999. The school has over 100 students, with 61 members in the baseball team. Kyoto International High School has participated in the Japan National Tournament a total of five times, with a record of 9 wins and 4 losses to date.

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