Speed Skating Korea has announced its 16-member national team for the 2026/27 international season, following the conclusion of the national selection trials held in Seoul in April.
The selection process took place at the Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul across two phases:
Athletes competed in the 500m, 1000m, and 1500m disciplines across both phases, with combined ranking points determining team selection.
Individual & Relay
| Athlete | Role |
|---|---|
| Kim Gil-li | Auto-selected (2026 Worlds criteria) |
| Choi Min-jeong | Individual + Relay |
| Shim Suk-hee | Individual + Relay |
Relay Only
| Athlete |
|---|
| Kim Min-ji |
| Choi Ji-hyun |
National Team Reserves
| Athlete |
|---|
| Kim Geon-hee |
| Noh A-reum |
| Park Ji-won |
Individual & Relay
| Athlete | Role |
|---|---|
| Rim Jong-un | Auto-selected (2026 Worlds criteria) |
| Lee Jeong-min | Individual + Relay |
| Kim Tae-sung | Individual + Relay |
Relay Only
| Athlete |
|---|
| Bae Seo-chan |
| Shin Dong-min |
National Team Reserves
| Athlete |
|---|
| Lee Kyu-ho |
| Lee Dong-hyeon |
| Nam Yoon-chang |
Choi Min-jeong topped the women's trials and has publicly stated that 2026/27 will be her final international season, adding extra significance to her presence in the squad.
Lee Jeong-min won the men's overall trials and is positioned to be Korea's primary senior men's individual event starter on the World Tour.
Hwang Dae-heon, one of Korea's most decorated recent stars, was absent from the trials process due to injury and recovery, and is not part of the selected team from this process.
Source: Speed Skating Korea official selection announcement, April 2026
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