The hero of the first gold medal for Korea's delegation at the Milano-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, Choi Gaon (18, Sehwa Girls' High School), arrived through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 16th.

Choi Gaon completed a dramatic comeback in the women's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milano Ice Skating Arena on the 13th, becoming the hero of the Korean delegation's first Olympic gold medal in a snow event.

After Choi Gaon walked out into the arrivals hall, she posed holding her gold medal. Feb. 16, 2026

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