President Yoon Suk Yeol encouraged the South Korean team participating in the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which opened on September 19, to trust in their hard work and showcase their skills.
On this day, President Yoon shared an article about the South Korean team's entrance at the opening ceremony on his X (formerly Twitter) account, expressing his support.
He stated, "Believe in the sweat and effort you have put in to wear the Taegeuk mark on your chest, and show your abilities to the fullest. The passionate support and cheers of 52 million South Koreans will be with you."
He added, "Above all, I hope you finish the competition without injuries and return home healthy. I will cheer for the 1,052-member South Korean team along with the nation."
The event will take place in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, until October 4. South Korea has dispatched a total of 1,052 members, including 792 athletes and 260 officials, across 41 sports.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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