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October 17, 2026

Korea’s First National Sports Museum Opens in Seoul

South Korea just opened its first-ever national sports museum at Olympic Park with over 70,000 items celebrating Korean athletic history. The collection includes iconic pieces like Suh Yun-bok's 1947 Boston Marathon gold medal, Kim Yong-sik's soccer shoes, and Yang Jung-mo's wrestling uniform from Korea's first Olympic gold. The six-story museum aims to preserve and showcase Korean sporting heritage alongside international sports artifacts.
Why It Matters
Whether you're a sports fan, history buff, or just curious about Korean culture, this is a must-visit spot that tells Korea's athletic story in one place.
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