At the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, Kim Jae-yeol, President of the International Luge Federation (ISU) and IOC member, was elected to the IOC Executive Board. Simultaneously, Won Yun-jong, a Korean bobsleigh legend, was elected as an IOC Athlete Representative. This marks a significant increase in Korea's influence within the international sports community, with two Korean representatives now holding key positions. Kim's election to the Executive Board, which oversees crucial decisions including Olympic host city selection, is expected to benefit Korea's bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics. Won Yun-jong, the first winter sports athlete from Korea to be elected as an IOC Athlete Representative, aims to support athletes and promote their rights within the Olympic movement.

Former Korean bobsleigh star Yoon-jong Won has been elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission, becoming the first winter sports athlete from Korea to hold the position. He secured the top spot in the election, earning 1176 votes and will serve an eight-year term until the 2034 Winter Olympics. This follows Seung-min Ryu (table tennis) and Moon Dae-sung (taekwondo), and alongside Kim Jae-yeol (ISU President), Korea now has two IOC members. Won, who won a silver medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, has vowed to represent athletes and advocate for their rights within the IOC.

Kim Jae-yeol, President of the International Skating Union (ISU) and IOC member, has been elected to the IOC Executive Board. This marks the second time a Korean has held this position, following the late Kim Un-yong. Kim's election signifies a significant boost for Korean sports diplomacy and strengthens his influence within the international sporting community. The IOC Executive Board is the highest decision-making body of the IOC, responsible for key policy decisions and operations. Ryu Seung-min, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC), welcomed the election and expressed plans for closer cooperation to elevate the status of Korean sports internationally. Kim Won-soo was also elected as an IOC Ethics Committee member.

Kim Jae-yeol, formerly President of the International Skating Union (ISU), has been elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board. This marks a significant milestone as he becomes the second Korean to hold this position, following the late Kim Un-yong. His election follows a distinguished career in sports administration, including roles with the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). As an IOC member and now Executive Board member, Kim Jae-yeol is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of the Olympic Games, particularly in initiatives like 'Fit for the Future'.

Kim Jae-yeol, President of the International Skating Union (ISU) and IOC member, has been elected to the IOC Executive Board. He received 84 out of 100 valid votes at the 154th IOC Session in Milan. This marks the second time a Korean has held this position, following the late Kim Un-yong. As an Executive Board member, Kim will play a key role in managing the selection of Olympic host cities and making crucial policy decisions. Kim's election follows a career marked by increasing involvement in international sports, including his role in the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic bid and his groundbreaking election as the first non-European ISU President. Former UN Under-Secretary-General Kim Won-soo was also elected as an IOC Ethics Commission member.