| South Korea at the 1994 Winter Paralympics | |
|---|---|
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| IPC code | KOR |
| NPC | Korean Paralympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Lillehammer | |
| Competitors | 2 |
| Medals |
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| Winter Paralympics appearances | |
South Korea competed at the 1994 Winter Paralympics in Lillehammer, Norway. 2 competitors from South Korea won no medals and so did not place in the medal table. [1]
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