Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young sent an official congratulatory message to Kim Jae-yeol on October 12. The message follows Kim's successful re-election as the President of the International Skating Union (ISU). This gesture highlights the South Korean government's recognition of Kim's continued leadership in international sports. The ISU is the global governing body for ice skating disciplines. The communication underscores the diplomatic ties between the ministry and the international sports organization. No further details regarding the message's specific contents were released. The event marks a continuation of Kim's tenure at the helm of the federation.