The Korean short track team, including gold medalists from the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, returned home to a hero's welcome. Kim Gilri, who secured two gold medals, expressed gratitude and announced she will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the upcoming World Championships. Other team members, including Choi Minjeong (who set a Korean record for most medals across Winter and Summer Olympics) and Shim Seokhee, shared their experiences and expressed gratitude for the support. Seung Min Ryu, president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, was present at the airport to welcome the team. Kim Gilri, named the team's MVP, received a special escort home from Lamborghini Korea.

The Korean Olympic team, including gold medalists Choi Min-jeong and Kim Gil-li, returned to South Korea today, receiving a warm welcome at Incheon International Airport. A large crowd gathered to celebrate the athletes' achievements at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, where Korea secured 3 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals, finishing 13th overall. Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Seung Min Ryu was also present. The athletes expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic reception, with Kim Gil-li describing the experience as feeling like a celebrity.

The South Korean delegation, securing 3 gold medals and finishing 13th overall at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, returned to South Korea today (February 24th). Led by Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Seung Min Ryu and team leader Su-kyung Lee, the delegation, including representatives from short track, speed skating, and figure skating, arrived at Incheon International Airport. Short track skaters Min-jeong Choi and Dae-heon Hwang, who served as flag bearers at the closing ceremony, led the delegation, and athletes like Gil-ri Kim, a two-time gold medalist, were greeted with applause from numerous reporters and fans. Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Hwi-young Choi congratulated Ryu and Lee with bouquets, praising the athletes' perseverance and fighting spirit. IOC member Yoon-jong Won, who returned with the delegation, expressed his commitment to contributing to Korean sports. South Korea achieved 3 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals at the 25th Winter Olympics. While failing to reach the 'top 10' goal, they surpassed the previous Beijing Games in both gold and total medals. Gil-ri Kim was named the team MVP, and Cho Ga-on's gold medal in snowboarding halfpipe marked a generational shift, alongside the achievements of young talents like Yu Seung-eun and Jong-eon Im.

The South Korean Winter Olympics team, achieving three gold medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Games, returned home after a 17-day competition. The delegation, comprised of athletes from short track, figure skating, Ryu Seung-min (President of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee), and Lee Soo-kyung (team leader), arrived at Incheon International Airport. South Korea secured 3 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals, ranking 13th and achieving half of their pre-Games goal of 3 gold medals and a top-10 finish. Notably, Korea achieved a record in skiing with 1 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. Choi Ga-on's dramatic snowboard halfpipe victory and Kim Gil-li's gold in women's 1500m short track were highlights. Kim Sang-gyeom's medal marked Korea's 400th Olympic medal overall, bringing the total to 409. A welcome ceremony will be held, honoring Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong, who set a record of 7 Olympic medals.

Former South Korean speed skater Kim Min-seok, who naturalized as Hungarian, concluded the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics without a medal. Kim, previously a decorated athlete for South Korea, including silver and bronze medals at the Pyeongchang and Beijing Olympics, faced controversy in 2022 due to a drunk driving incident, leading to a suspension and eventual naturalization. He expressed his love for skating and his desire to compete in the 2030 Winter Olympics in France.