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An Unexpected Incident After Winning Gold... Lee Young-jun Says, "We Were at the Very Top"


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Lee Young-jun, who secured the gold medal in men's football at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, shared his thoughts right after the victory.

During the gold medal ceremony, an unexpected incident occurred when the Taegeukgi (South Korean national flag) failed to raise properly.

Reflecting on that moment, Lee emphasized the significance of the fact that South Korea ultimately won the gold medal and stood at the highest spot on the podium.

Sports Mug brings you the interview with Lee Young-jun, who joined the national team later than others and contributed to the country's first-ever fourth consecutive Asian Games title.

(Reported by Hong Seok-jun | Produced and Edited by Jinhyeong Park | Filmed by Yang Doo-won | Produced by Sports News Department)

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