Korea's winter sports scene has reached new heights, showcasing a remarkable transition from ice rinks to snowfields. This expansion was particularly evident at the recent Olympic Games, where the traditional strength in short track speed skating reaffirmed its prowess, while the snowboard events, once considered a weak area for Korea, displayed surprising improvement. The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo has ushered in a new future for Korean winter sports, merging the resilience of traditional ice sports with the potential of snow events.

The Olympics spanned 17 days and concluded with the closing ceremony on March 23 (Korea time), leaving a legacy of competition before the next Winter Olympics, scheduled for 2030 in the French Alps, which will be the first Olympics held without a city name in its title. Korea secured a total of 10 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze) during the event, meeting its goal of at least three golds but failing to break into the top 10 rankings for overall medals, placing outside that target for the second consecutive time.

Starting off modestly, the Korean short track team ended up with a dazzling performance, earning 7 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze), surpassing their results from the 2022 Beijing Games and performing better than some earlier competitions. However, the tournament began with setbacks; a collision in the preliminary heats and disappointing results in the 500m contributed to a growing sense of urgency as athletes awaited gold medals. Ultimately, the moment of triumph arrived in the women's 3000m relay final on the 19th, where the team's strategy paid off, leading them to Olympic glory for the first time in eight years, reinforcing Korea's resilience in winter sports and its potential to thrive in snow events.