문 대통령 “이기흥 체육회장, IOC위원 선출 축하…국제사회 가교역할 해달라”
And President Moon Jae-in has congratulated the new IOC member, Lee Kee-heung,... saying his appointment raises South Korea's status in the world of sports.
He said this achievement was made possible by the Korean people, who have successfully hosted a number of global sporting events,... including the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
The president said that the upcoming two Olympics, which are being held in Asia, are great opportunities to build on the Pyeongchang spirit of peace and reconciliation.