Kim Dong-Sung to Regain His Honor at International Championship

The Korean team, which participated at 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics, returned on the 27th.

The athletes, including the team leader Park Sung-In, arrived at Incheon International Airport, and were welcomed by 500 people, including family members and fans. The team moved on to the airport VIP hall to have a brief press interview, and had the disbanding ceremony promising on 2006 Torino Olympics.

Especially, Kim Dong-Sung, who was robbed of gold in the midst of misjudgment waves, received 2 `gold medals of province-residents` made by Kyeonggi province, and was greatly welcomed by youth.

Kim said, “I don’t blame on Anton Ohno and Li Jiajun. I will get my title back at the international championship in March.”

Meanwhile, the chairman of Korea Sports Council, Kim Woon-Yong, arrived ahead on the previous day, and said, “I did the best I could as the president of Korean Olympic Committee.” He turned down the resignation rumor and responsibility theory by saying, “It was I, who made the strongest objection even when Kim Dong-Sung received a biased judgment.”

Hwan-Soo Zang zangpabo@donga.com