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National Speed Skater Kim Gun Woo Passes Away Shortly After Retirement At Age 28

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Ntional short-track speed skating athlete Kim Gun Woo has passed away at the age of 28. On September 23rd, the sad news was announced through Kim Gun Woo’s personal Instagram…

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[Sports Chosun Reporter Jeon Young-ji] Former national short track speed skating team member Kim Gun-woo has passed away just three months after his retirement. He was 28 years old. Kim Gun-woo's representatives announced his death via social media on the 23rd. They wrote, "We are devastated by this sudden tragic news and ask for your understanding that we are unable to contact everyone individually. We would be grateful if you could offer your …

In June, the athlete announced his retirement after many years dedicated to the sport.

It has been confirmed that the "death rumors" regarding former national short track speed skating team member Kim Gun-woo (28), whose obituary was posted on his social media, are false. In a post uploaded to his social media on the 23rd, Kim Gun-woo stated, "The post in question was not written or posted by me personally, and it was posted on the account without my consent." Kim explained, "At the time the problematic post was uploaded, I was un…

The sudden news of the death of former South Korean short track speed skater Kim Geon-woo has sent shockwaves of grief through the short track world and among fans.

Former national short track speed skating team member Kim Gun-woo passed away at the age of 28. This comes about three months after he announced his retirement from active competition last June.

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ZAPZEE broke the news on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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