Korea’s Olympians Come Home in Triumph

Korea’s winter Olympic team made a triumphant return to Korea yesterday at Incheon International Airport. With six gold, three silver, and two bronze medals, Korea ranked seventh in the overall 2006 Torino medal standings.

Ahn Hyun-soo and Jin Sun-yu (front row, from right), who won gold medals in three short-track skating events each, pose for photos after a welcoming ceremony held the airport.

Byoung-Ki Kang arche@donga.com