Korea Aims to Secure More Olympic Short Track Medals
South Korea is focused on enhancing its medal tally in short track speed skating during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The nation recently added a bronze medal in the men’s 1,000-meter event thanks to Rim Jong-un, who claimed third place at the Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 12.
Korea’s Ambition for Olympic Short Track Medals
On Saturday, South Korea will participate in key events that could further elevate its standings in short track speed skating. The schedule includes the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals of the men’s 1,500 meters.
Rim Jong-un’s Continued Pursuit of Glory
Rim Jong-un is expected to be a strong contender in the upcoming 1,500-meter race. He aims to follow in the footsteps of Lim Hyo-jun and Hwang Dae-heon, who secured gold medals in 2018 and 2022, respectively.
Upcoming Events and Key Athletes
- Men’s 1,500 meters – Rim Jong-un will compete for another medal.
- Women’s 1,000 meters – Heats will take place.
- Women’s 3,000 meters relay – Semifinals scheduled.
Veteran Competitor Kim Jun-ho
In addition, veteran speed skater Kim Jun-ho is set to race in the men’s 500 meters. This will be Kim’s fourth Olympic appearance. He previously achieved a national record time of 33.78 seconds at a World Cup event in November 2025.
Kim’s Olympic Journey
- 2014: 21st place in the men’s 500m.
- 2018: 12th place in the men’s 500m.
- 2022: 6th place in the men’s 500m.
Koo Kyung-min, who finished 10th in the 1,000-meter event during his Olympic debut, will also compete in the 500 meters.
Women’s Curling Team in Action
Meanwhile, South Korea’s women’s curling team continues its campaign with a round-robin match against Denmark. As the Olympics progress, the nation’s aspirations for both short track and curling remain high.
