Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Silver medalist snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum returns home to an emotional welcome

Snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum, who won Korea’s first medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, returned home on Tuesday to an emotional welcome.

2026-02-10

After years of laboring for his love, snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum shreds his way to silver

Kim Sang-kyum spent most of his adult life training almost every day of the year and working day jobs on the side. The dedication paid off for the 37-year-old, who finally stood on the podium in his fourth Olympics as he claimed silver.

2026-02-09

From Pyeongchang's slopes to the Alps, snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum makes history with Olympic silver

Kim Sang-kyum, a 37-year-old snowboarder born in Korea's mountainous region of Pyeongchang, Gangwon, and raised in Bongpyeong, has etched his name in Korea’s Olympic history.

2026-02-09

Snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum secures silver medal for Korea at Milan-Cortina Games

Alpine snowboarder Kim Sang-kyum captured a shocking silver medal in the men's parallel giant slalom for Korea's first medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday.

2026-02-09