Around 9 a.m. on the 27th, a person surnamed Park, who previously served as the coach of the national archery team, was found dead at a lodging establishment in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, prompting police to launch an investigation.
Mr. Park was staying in Cheongju to participate in the President's Cup University and Business Archery Tournament with the team he is currently coaching.
Police initially assessed that the likelihood of a crime occurring is low and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Mr. Park competed as an athlete in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, winning a gold medal in the team event and a silver medal in the individual event. He was set to lead the national team as the coach at the 2024 Paris Olympics.