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Lee Sang-hyun, Team Leader of the Republic of Korea delegation for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, requested support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the team.
According to the Korea Sports Council, Lee Sang-hyun attended a foreign policy seminar held on the 14th at the Plum Hall on the 19th floor of the Seoul Press Center, where he met with Cho Hyun, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to wish for the success of the Republic of Korea delegation at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and to join in offering their support.
Team Leader Lee said, "Having served as Deputy Team Leader for the Republic of Korea delegation at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and the 2024 Paris Olympics, I deeply appreciate the tireless efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials at overseas missions who provided unwavering support to our athletes on the ground."
The team leader presented a uniform symbolizing the Korean team to Jo Hyeon (Minister), stating, "I will stand by our athletes until the end at the competition venue as Team Leader, ensuring they can perform at their best and providing all necessary support. I also ask for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' continued interest and support so that the Republic of Korea delegation can compete with safety and pride."
In response, Jo (Minister) replied, "We will pay close attention and offer our support to ensure the Republic of Korea delegation participates safely in the Games and achieves outstanding results," while wishing for their success.
The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is an international multi-sport event scheduled to include participation from North Korea, expected to serve as a catalyst for inter-Korean exchange and reconciliation through sports.
Team Leader Lee remarked, "Sports are the most powerful means of communication that connect people beyond politics and ideology. I hope this Games will become a meaningful stage for expanding inter-Korean sports exchange and mutual understanding."
Lee, who also serves as an auditor for the Korea Sports Council and the Korean Association of Lee Keul-yeon-maeng (Chairman), is active as a member of the Sports Committee of the National Council for Reconciliation and Cooperation. He has visited Pyongyang three times through sports exchanges. He is also known as a North Korean sports expert who earned a doctoral degree in North Korean sports stamps from Yeon Gu-hae (Dr.).
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