The hero of Korea's first gold medal 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 come-from-behind win in the women's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milano Ice Skating Arena on the 13th, becoming the first Olympic gold medalist for the Korean delegation in a snow event.
Choi Gaon strikes a pose after walking out into the arrivals hall. Feb. 16, 2026
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