Prime Minister Kim Min-seok hopes that K Sports for the Disabled will contribute to the spread of inclusive culture around the world
Sep 25, 2025
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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok "We sincerely congratulate you on the hosting of the 2025 Seoul IPC regular general meeting to be held again after the 2007 general meeting, and welcome all those who have joined us on behalf of sports for the disabled around the world."I hope this Seoul General Assembly will be a meaningful place to reflect on the values of dignity and equality that humanity should share together beyond simple sporting events." "The government has been striving to expand the sports infrastructure for the disabled and to establish advanced sports administration. Just as Korea's K-culture communicates with the world, I hope that Korea's sports for the disabled greatly contribute to the development of sports and the spread of inclusive culture around the world" delivered the message.
Meanwhile, on the 27th, the last day of the General Assembly, the election for the next IPC chairman will be held. For the first time in Korea, Bae Dong-hyun, chairman of the BDH Foundation, will challenge the chairman of the IPC. It is a new milestone and a new history in Korean sports history as well as sports for the disabled when elected. 187 IPC member organizations (162 National Paralympic Committee, 18 International Federation, 3 types of international organizations, and 4 IPC sports) who attended the General Assembly will vote, with more than a majority of the vote elected to the chairman.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
