President Yoon Suk-yeol celebrated the achievements of South Korean short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon after he secured a silver medal in the men's 1500m final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. In a post on social media, Yoon praised Hwang's performance, noting that the athlete demonstrated remarkable composure during a fiercely competitive race. This medal marks Hwang's fourth personal Olympic medal, following a gold he earned at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

The president expressed admiration for Hwang, highlighting his commitment and dedication to the sport, referring to him as a true 'ice sport competitor.' In the same post, President Yoon extended his congratulations to fellow South Korean athletes who competed alongside Hwang, including Shin Dong-min, who finished fourth in the event, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of the South Korean team at the Olympics.

President Yoon has been actively sending congratulatory messages to South Korean athletes throughout the Winter Olympics, showing his ongoing support for the national team. His remarks come as the country celebrates its athletes' successes, reinforcing the national pride and encouragement for future sporting endeavors as the Winter Games progress.