The hero of the first gold medal for Korea's team at the Milano-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics, Choi Gaon (18, Sehwa Girls' High School), arrived through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of Feb. 16.
On Feb. 13 at the Milano Ice Skating Arena, Choi Gaon completed a dramatic come-from-behind performance in the women's snowboard halfpipe final to become the first Olympic gold medalist in a snow event for the Korean team.
Choi Gaon is walking out of the arrivals hall. Feb. 16, 2026
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