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Shouldn't National Athletes Be Able to Eat Properly?

Jeong Hyeongtaek

Published : Sep 9, 2026 10:01 PM

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There are athletes who train under poor support simply because they are neglected by public interest, despite being national athletes. We met athletes who are shedding blood, sweat, and tears with nothing more than the pride of wearing the national taeguk mark, even amid difficult conditions such as using small hotel rooms as dormitories and grabbing meals at snack bars.

※ The full video can be found on SBS Newstory Episode 577 titled "We Are Also National Athletes."
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiI4kAt5Hlk&list=PLUHG6IBxDr3gOHLnt6wP0Uvzhav_80vD0&index=2

(Producer: Jeong Hyeongtaek / Editor: Jeong Yonghee, Lee Jungmin / Design: Chae Jiwoo)