Following the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC) President Seung Min Ryu highlighted the poor training conditions and inadequate support for winter sports in South Korea. Despite securing three gold, four silver, and three bronze medals, including a historic first gold in ski jumping, athletes like Choi Ga-on revealed they had to train abroad due to a lack of domestic facilities, even winning medals without access to basic equipment like air mattresses. Ryu emphasized the need for government-level investment and improved infrastructure, citing the lack of international-standard training facilities despite numerous ski resorts. Concerns were also raised regarding athlete conditioning, with suggestions to learn from the training methods of European competitors. The KOC aims to address these issues and provide winter athletes with the resources needed to compete effectively.

Following the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC) President Seung Min Ryu (유승민) stated the games left "homework" to be done, particularly regarding training environments and systems for winter sports. While Korea achieved its goal of 3 gold medals and demonstrated success in snowboarding, concerns were raised about the lack of systematic training and support, especially in speed skating where the nation failed to win a medal for the first time in 24 years. Ryu emphasized the need for government support, improved facilities, and a re-evaluation of training systems to bolster Korea's winter sports program and address shortcomings in areas like alpine skiing and biathlon. The KOC plans to take the lead in addressing these issues.

Yoon Young-jong, a legendary figure in Korean bobsleigh, has been elected to the IOC Athletes' Commission, becoming the third Korean athlete to achieve this distinction and the first winter sports athlete to do so. He campaigned extensively across six athlete villages and secured a decisive victory in the election. Yoon joins Moon Dae-sung and Seung Min RYU as current Korean IOC members.

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KOC) and the National Athletes' Representatives Committee have congratulated Won Yun-jong on his election as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athlete Representative. This election, achieved through direct voting by athletes during the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, signifies a significant milestone for Korean sports, demonstrating its standing and credibility on the global stage. The KOC anticipates this will enable Korean sports to play a larger role in international governance, fostering deeper communication with the world and promoting athlete rights, fair competition, and a sustainable sports system. Won Yun-jong, a third Korean to achieve this honor following Moon Dae-sung and current KOC President Seung Min Ryu, is the first winter sports athlete from Korea to hold the position. The National Athletes' Representatives Committee hopes international sports policies will reflect the realities of training environments and athlete development, while the KOC anticipates expanded international voice for Korean athletes.

Korean bobsled legend Yoon-jong Won has been elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission. He received 1176 votes in the election held during the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics. This marks the third Korean to serve on the commission, following Moon Dae-sung and Seung-min Ryu (current president of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee). Won is the first winter sports athlete from Korea to hold this position. With this election, Korea now has two IOC members, including Jae-yeol Kim, president of the International Skating Union.