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South Korean Men's Archery Team Wins World Cup Team Gold; Lee Woo-seok Takes Individual Silver
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South Korean Men's Archery Team Wins World Cup Team Gold; Lee Woo-seok Takes Individual Silver

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The South Korean men's archery team won the team gold medal at the 3rd stage of the 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup in Antalya, Turkey.
  • The team defeated Germany, Mexico, and the United States to secure the gold medal.
  • Individual archer Lee Woo-seok also earned a silver medal in the men's individual event, while the women's team secured a bronze medal.

South Korea's men's archery team claimed the team gold medal at the 3rd stage of the 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup held in Antalya, Turkey. The dominant performance saw the team, comprised of Kim Woo-jin, Kim Je-deok, and Lee Woo-seok, defeat Germany 5-1 in the quarterfinals, Mexico 6-2 in the semifinals, and the United States 6-0 in the final. This victory adds another accolade to South Korea's storied history in the sport. Individual archer Lee Woo-seok also showcased his skill, reaching the final of the men's individual recurve event. However, he was ultimately defeated by India's Dhiraj Bommadevar, securing a silver medal. The women's recurve team, featuring Kang Chae-young, Lee Yun-ji, and Oh Ye-jin, earned a bronze medal after losing to Mexico in the semifinals but defeating Turkey in the bronze medal match. No medals were won by the South Korean women in the individual recurve events.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.