In a thrilling display of teamwork and strategy, the South Korean women's short track team has secured its place in the final of the 3000m relay at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. On February 15, the team consisting of Choi Min-jeong, Kim Gil-ri, Lee So-yeon, and Shim Suk-hee participated in the semifinal held at the Milan Ice Skating Arena, finishing first in their heat with a time of 4 minutes and 4.729 seconds. The race format involved the four athletes taking on 27 laps (111.12 meters each), emphasizing the importance of collaborative speed and strategic positioning. During the semifinal, the South Korean team initially held a second-place position as they competed against teams from Canada, China, and Japan. The pivotal moments unfolded in the later stages of the race, particularly through the strong push from Shim Suk-hee, who effectively accelerated Choi Min-jeong, a skilled skater, to overtake the leading Canadian team. The combination of Shim's pushing strength and Choi's technical prowess proved to be a deciding factor. Despite a brief setback when Lee So-yeon fell behind after being overtaken by China, Shim Suk-hee redeemed the situation by pushing Choi once more with just four laps remaining. Choi then regained the lead from China, allowing Kim Gil-ri to maintain their advantage until the finish. With this victory, the South Korean women's team will compete for a medal in the final scheduled for 4:15 AM on the 19th, marking an exciting moment for their campaign at the Olympics.