South Korea at the 2006 Winter Paralympics | |
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IPC code | KOR |
NPC | Korean Paralympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Turin | |
Competitors | 3 in 1 sport |
Medals Ranked 20th |
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Winter Paralympics appearances | |
South Korea participated as Korea in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy.
Korea entered three athletes in the following sports:
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