Minjung Kim

Born on March 26, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea, Minjung Kim quickly established herself in the world of sport shooting. She began her Olympic journey at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China, where she secured a bronze medal in the girls’ 10m air pistol event, marking an early career milestone. This achievement at 17 years old highlighted her potential and laid the groundwork for her future in competitive shooting. She subsequently joined the shooting squad under KB Kookmin Bank, a prominent institution in South Korea.

Kim’s career progression saw her debut on the senior South Korean team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, competing in the women’s 10m air pistol. Her consistent performance and dedication culminated in a significant achievement at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, where she earned a silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol event. This medal represented a notable accomplishment for South Korea in the sport of shooting, demonstrating her ability to perform under pressure at the highest level of international competition.

Throughout her career, Minjung Kim has also earned multiple medals at various international competitions, including silver medals at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships in both 10m team air pistol and 25m team pistol, and at the 2018 Asian Games in the 10m air pistol mixed team. She also secured a bronze medal in the 25m pistol at the 2018 Asian Games and gold medals at the 2019 Asian Shooting Championships in 10m air pistol team and 25m pistol team. Her continued participation and success in major events underscore her position as a leading figure in South Korean sport shooting.