President Yoon Seok-yeol expressed his congratulations on Facebook to the South Korean women's short track relay team, who secured a gold medal in the women's 3000m relay at the Winter Olympics. The team, consisting of Choi Min-jeong, Kim Gil-ri, Noh Do-hee, and Shim Suk-hee, crossed the finish line first with a time of 4:04.014 during the finals held at the Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, thus claiming South Korea's first gold in this event since the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.

In his message, President Yoon emphasized the importance of teamwork in the relay, noting that the athletes' trust in one another significantly influences their performance. He praised the outstanding skills of individual team members and highlighted the years of teamwork that culminated in this achievement, reinforcing South Korea's position as a powerhouse in short track. Furthermore, he remarked that this medal marks South Korea's seventh victory in ten finals since the event was added to the Olympic program and stressed that the term 'short track powerhouse' holds true.

Additionally, he recognized Choi Min-jeong for becoming the most decorated South Korean Olympian with a total of six medals after this event, tying her for the most Olympic medals ever won by a South Korean athlete in both summer and winter games. With four gold medals to her name, she also set a record for the most gold medals earned by a South Korean athlete at the Winter Olympics. This victory not only showcases individual talent but also highlights the depth of South Korea's talent in winter sports.