South Korean President Yoon Sends Congratulations to Japanese High School with Korean Heritage for Historic Koshien Victory
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – South Korean PresidentYoon Suk-yeol expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Kyoto International High School, a school with a Korean heritage, for their historic victory at the prestigious Japanese national highschool baseball tournament, known as the Summer Koshien. The school, located in Kyoto, Japan, became the first ever school with Korean heritage to winthe championship, a feat celebrated by the Korean community in Japan and beyond.
In a Facebook post on August 23rd, President Yoon lauded the school’s achievement, calling it a miracle accomplished under challenging circumstances. Theschool’s Korean anthem, sung in the final game at Koshien Stadium, resonated with Korean diaspora in Japan, eliciting feelings of pride and joy.
This is a remarkable feat achieved under difficult conditions, President Yoonwrote. The Korean anthem echoing through Koshien Stadium in the final game filled the hearts of Korean compatriots in Japan with a sense of pride and joy. I hope baseball can bring our two countries closer together.
The 106th National High School Baseball Championship concluded on August 23rd at Hanshin Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Kyoto International High School triumphed over Kanto Daiichi High School, representing Tokyo, in a thrilling 2-1 victory. The game was broadcast live on NHK, Japan’s national public broadcaster, making the historic moment accessible to a nationwide audience.
The victory marked a significant milestone for the Korean community in Japan, who have long strived to maintain their cultural identity while integrating into Japanese society. Kyoto International High School, established and operated by Korean residents in Japan, boasts a student body of just 159 students. Their success at Koshien, atournament deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, symbolizes the perseverance and dedication of the Korean community in Japan.
President Yoon’s message of congratulations highlights the growing ties between South Korea and Japan, particularly in the realm of sports. Baseball, a sport enjoyed by both countries, has served as a bridge between the two nations, fosteringcultural exchange and understanding.
The historic victory of Kyoto International High School at Koshien is a testament to the power of sports to transcend borders and unite people. It is a moment of pride for the Korean community in Japan and a symbol of the enduring spirit of the Korean diaspora.
The victory also underscoresthe importance of cultural preservation and the role of education in fostering cross-cultural understanding. Kyoto International High School’s success serves as an inspiration to other Korean schools and communities around the world, demonstrating the power of cultural identity and the potential for achieving greatness through perseverance and dedication.
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