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  • NBC Ranks Choi Ga-on’s Comeback Halfpipe Gold Over Chloe Kim Among Top Milan Highlights
    NBC Ranks Choi Ga-on’s Comeback Halfpipe Gold Over Chloe Kim Among Top Milan Highlights Choi Ga-on’s comeback win in the women’s snowboard halfpipe at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics was named one of NBC’s top 10 moments from the first half of the Games. On Feb. 17 (local time), NBC, the U.S. Olympic rights holder, posted its “top 10 moments” list covering the first 10 days after the opening of the Olympics. Choi’s gold medal was ranked No. 8. In an article headlined, “Choi Ga-on beats Chloe Kim (USA) to win halfpipe gold,” NBC wrote that Kim “seemed certain” to complete a three-peat in Milan-Cortina, but said the only athlete who could stop her was South Korea’s 17-year-old newcomer, Choi. NBC added that it was “like a student beating the teacher,” and said it was striking to see Choi and Kim celebrating together. NBC’s top pick was the 18-month-old baby of Swiss mixed doubles curling players Briar Schwaller and Yannick Schwaller, who drew attention by mimicking curling while the parents competed. NBC ranked, from No. 2 to No. 7, American alpine skier Breezy Johnson’s women’s downhill title; Norway’s Johannes Klaebo setting a record with nine career individual Winter Olympic gold medals; Lucas Pinheiro Braathen winning Brazil’s first Winter Olympic gold (alpine skiing); Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov winning men’s figure skating singles gold; Ilia Malinin’s figure skating team event gold; and U.S. women’s hockey defenseman Laila Edwards. Italian alpine skier Federica Brignone, who won two gold medals on home courses, was No. 9. American cross-country skier Jessie Diggins, who won bronze in her retirement season, was No. 10. Choi’s comeback victory also made The Athletic’s list of the first half’s “seven best moments” a day earlier, drawing international attention.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-17 20:12:00
  • Korean President vows to correct housing fantasy in Lunar New Year message
    Korean President vows to correct housing "fantasy" in Lunar New Year message SEOUL, February 17 (AJP) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday underscored his core governing goal — to correct what he called the nation’s “housing fantasy” and build a safe and peaceful society grounded in fairness, reason, growth and shared prosperity. In his Lunar New Year message posted on social media platform X, Lee said he never sought political power for personal ambition, but to gain the authority needed to confront structural injustice, widening inequality and speculative excess in the real estate market. “Power is not the goal,” he wrote. “It is the means to do what must be done.” Reflecting on his childhood in poverty, Lee said his lifelong aspiration has been to build a society in which no one is forced to bear unfair burdens or deprived of opportunity. “My wish has always been that no one — my family, my neighbors, or any citizen — would suffer from injustice,” he said. He traced this vision back to his first mayoral campaign in Seongnam two decades ago, arguing that his political career has been guided by a consistent commitment to social equity. After “crossing countless obstacles and moments close to death,” Lee said he has now been given a historic opportunity to reshape the country. “Now that I have the chance, how can I remain still?” he wrote. A central theme of the message was housing reform he has been consistently emphasizing. Lee pledged to confront what he described as a deeply rooted speculative culture that treats homes as financial instruments rather than basic necessities. He said dismantling the “housing fantasy” — the belief that property prices will endlessly rise — is essential to restoring economic balance and social mobility. “Real estate must return to its original purpose: a place to live, not a tool for enrichment,” he said.Lee also promised to pursue policies aimed at stabilizing housing prices, expanding affordable supply and curbing market manipulation, while promoting balanced national development. Beyond housing, the president outlined broader goals, including strengthening public safety, narrowing income gaps and fostering sustainable growth. “Overcoming inequality, building a safe and peaceful nation, and creating a fair and rational society — I will devote myself fully, without fear,” he said. He credited public support for enabling his rise to the presidency and pledged to govern with urgency and humility. “Thanks to the people, I have fulfilled my wish,” he wrote. “Now, only determination remains.” Lee concluded with a call for unity and collective responsibility, urging citizens to participate in building a more inclusive society. * This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP. 2026-02-17 16:59:01