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.

Yun Jong WON, the bobsleigh athlete who won South Korea's first medal in the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, has been nominated as a candidate for the IOC Athletes' Commission election to be held during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The election will take place from January 30 to February 18, 2026, with the results announced on February 19. WON aims to represent the voices of winter sports athletes worldwide and contribute to their rights and the Olympic spirit.

Won Yun-jong, a South Korean bobsleigh athlete, is competing for a position on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission. He is among the 11 final candidates and aims to be the first Korean winter sports athlete to be elected. The election will take place during the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, with the results announced on February 19. Won, a 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics silver medalist, faces competition from 10 other candidates, including three women. He plans to leverage his experience as an International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) Athletes' Committee member and advocate for the expansion of winter sports in Asia.