Yonhap News Agency, Seoul, August 22 – South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol posted on Facebook on the 22nd to congratulate the Korean school in Japan “Kyoto International High School” for advancing to the finals of the Japan National High School Baseball Championship, known as “Summer Koshien.”
Yoon Seok-yeol said that it was remarkable that Kyoto International High School, with only 159 students, could make it to the finals in such a large-scale sports event, and he was proud of everyone, and gave warm applause to all the players for their fighting spirit and enthusiasm. He also said that he would continue to cheer for the Kyoto International High School baseball team and students who brought great joy to compatriots in Japan and Korean citizens through baseball.
The Kyoto International High School baseball team defeated their opponent 3-2 in the semi-finals of the Japan National High School Baseball Championship held at Hanshin Park Stadium the day before and successfully advanced to the finals. It is worth mentioning that Kyoto International High School sang the Korean school song in the semi-finals, and this scene was broadcast live to the whole country of Japan through Japan’s national television station NHK. (End)
On August 21, Kyoto International High School celebrated its advancement to the Koshien finals. Yonhap News Agency/Kyodo News Agency (Photos may not be reproduced or republished)
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