Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) held a send-off ceremony on the 16th to encourage athlete Kim Minseon, who will compete in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, and Jeong Heedan, who is also highly likely to participate.
Kim Donggeun, Mayor of Uijeongbu, is taking a commemorative photo after encouraging athletes Kim Minseon and Jeong Heedan, who are participating in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on the 16th. Provided by Uijeongbu City
The send-off ceremony, held in the mayor's office before the athletes' departure, was organized to wish the two athletes success as they represent South Korea on the world stage, and to cheer for the sweat and effort they have put in so far.
The event was attended by Kim Minseon, Jeong Heedan, and other related officials. The city delivered words of encouragement to the athletes and expressed its support.
A city official stated, "Kim Minseon and Jeong Heedan are not only the pride of Uijeongbu but also of Korean sports. We hope they will fully demonstrate the skills and passion they have built up over the years and achieve great results on the global stage. All citizens will be united in their support."
Meanwhile, the two athletes, who will depart on the 18th, are scheduled to compete in the fifth ISU World Cup event in Germany to maintain their competitive edge and accelerate their preparations for the Olympics.
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