President Moon Sends Congratulatory Message to Tokyo Paralympic Medalists

Conveying the congratulatory message on SNS: "Celebrating with the people, wishing a healthy return"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in sent congratulatory messages to the Tokyo Paralympics medalists.

In a post on social networking service (SNS) on the 5th, President Moon said, "I sent congratulatory messages to Boccia players Jeong Ho-won, Choi Ye-jin, Kim Han-su who won gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, table tennis players Cha Soo-yong, Park Jin-cheol, Kim Hyun-wook, shooting player Shim Young-jip, and taekwondo player Joo Jeong-hoon. I congratulate them together with the people."

In the congratulatory message sent to Boccia pair player Jeong Ho-won, President Moon said, "I am proud of Jeong Ho-won, the eldest member of the Republic of Korea national team who has topped Boccia for nine consecutive times. He made the status of a Boccia powerhouse known to the world. Thank you for your hard work. I hope you return home in good health."

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In the congratulatory message sent to Boccia pair player Choi Ye-jin, President Moon said, "Choi’s confident performance gave the people the greatest pride. Choi’s mother, ‘Moon Woo-young,’ who worked hard as a game partner, is also a key figure in the gold medal."

In the congratulatory message sent to Boccia pair player Kim Han-su, President Moon said, "It is a proud achievement made by trusting each other with one heart. Kim’s mother, ‘Yoon Chu-ja,’ who was a game partner, is also a key figure in the gold medal."

In the congratulatory message sent to table tennis men’s class 1-2 team player Cha Soo-yong, President Moon said, "The eldest player Cha led the team well. The spirit of sportsmanship that respects the winner showed the dignity of the Republic of Korea national team."

In the congratulatory message sent to table tennis men’s class 1-2 team player Park Jin-cheol, President Moon said, "I send wholehearted applause to the strength of the Republic of Korea table tennis team. I will also cheer together with the people for Park’s challenge toward the Paris Games."

In the congratulatory message sent to table tennis men’s class 1-2 team player Kim Hyun-wook, President Moon said, "With Kim’s fighting spirit, the status of Korean table tennis has been raised once again. I send great applause for the brilliant achievement made through passion and effort."

In the congratulatory message sent to shooting men’s 50m rifle three positions player Shim Young-jip, President Moon said, "A precious medal won at a competition entered after nine years." He added, "I commend Shim, who overcame ‘training like a match’ well and demonstrated the highest concentration in the competition, widely promoting our shooting to the world."

In the congratulatory message sent to taekwondo men’s -75kg player Joo Jeong-hoon, President Moon said, "He showed the best skills at his first major competition. I commend Joo’s passion and effort."