Hanjin Group Donates 100 Million Won to Support Korean Athletes for Milan Winter Olympics

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) announced Thursday that it received 100 million won ($70,000) in encouragement funds from Hanjin Group to support Korean athletes competing in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

The KSOC held a donation ceremony at 1 p.m. at the short track training facility of the Jincheon National Training Center, attended by KSOC President Yoo Seung-min, Hanjin Group Chairman and KSOC Vice Chairman Cho Won-tae, and National Training Center Director Kim Taek-soo.

At the ceremony, Chairman Cho presented the encouragement funds to the national team athletes, including short track team captain Choi Min-jung.

"I have been deeply moved watching Korean athletes' efforts at the Olympics over the years," Cho said. "I will wholeheartedly support all athletes competing in the upcoming Winter Olympics, including the short track team, so they can perform without regret."

KSOC President Yoo expressed gratitude, saying, "I deeply thank Chairman Cho Won-tae for personally visiting the Jincheon National Training Center to encourage our national team athletes despite his busy schedule. The KSOC will also provide full support in every way possible to help achieve strong results at the Winter Olympics."