The South Korean wheelchair curling mixed doubles pair, Baek Hye-jin and Lee Yong-seok, have successfully advanced to the finals of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, guaranteeing themselves a minimum silver medal. This achievement marks the first time the Korean team has reached the medal stages since the 2010 Vancouver Games, where they won silver in a mixed team event. The upcoming final is also significant as it presents an opportunity for South Korea to win its first-ever gold medal in this category, which is newly recognized in this tournament.

In the crucial semifinals held on October 10 in Cortina, Italy, South Korea faced American duo Laura Dwyer and Steven Empt, ultimately winning 6-3. Earlier in the round-robin stage, the Koreans had decisively defeated the Americans by a score of 10-1, but the semifinal was more competitive, continuing through to the eighth end. A key moment occurred when the USA opted for a power play in the sixth end while trailing, opening a chance for substantial scoring. However, Baek Hye-jin's crucial shot under pressure helped the Korean team navigate through that challenging situation successfully.

Reflecting on her performance post-match, Baek emphasized the importance of believing in oneself and their training. The team's confidence from their practice allowed them to manage the anxiety of the decisive moments effectively. Looking ahead to the finals, they are set to compete against China on November 11 at 10:35 PM local time. China, known for their dominance, topped the round-robin with a 6-1 record, and previously defeated Latvia in the semifinals. Although Korea lost to China 10-6 in the earlier round, Baek expressed that the earlier defeat would be useful for strategizing for the final match.