"Our Goal is Gold!" Korean Athletes Set Sail for the Asian Games

The main contingent of the South Korean delegation heading for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games departed for Japan via Incheon International Airport today (September 17).

Shin Yu-bin and Seo Seung-jae served as flag bearers for the departure, while key athletes including An Se-young were also in attendance.

Hwang Sun-woo and Kim Woo-min of the national swimming team, who departed separately earlier today, also shared their resolve ahead of the competition.

Having stated their goals of winning 40 to 45 gold medals and securing third place overall for the third consecutive time, the South Korean delegation will officially kick off their campaign starting with the opening ceremony on September 19.

Reported by Lee Jung-chan | Produced & Edited by Nam Ju-hyeon | Filmed by Kim Hak-mo | Produced by SBS Sports News Department
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