Korean Sports
international stage, displaying a fighting spirit represented by the hungry spirit even in harsh environments. In addition, through various international competitions held in Korea, it was able to grow into a sports powerhouse, and public interest increased. In response, Korea is creating an environment to move from a sports powerhouse to a sports advanced country under the vision of “a vibrant country where all citizens enjoy sports.” *Source: Korean Cultural Center New York ▶The history and development of sports in Korea (한국의 스포츠 역사와 발전 ) Over the past century, Korean sports have been active on the international stage, demonstrating a fighting spirit represented by the hungry spirit even in harsh environments. Korea won two bronze medals at the 14th London Olympics in 1948, and Yang Jung-mo won a gold medal in wrestling at the 21st Montreal Olympics in 1976. Since the 28th Athens Olympics in 2004, he has been ranked in the top 10 in the overall ranking four times in a row. It s...