South Korea leads medal count at World Para Shooting Championships

South Korea is leading the overall medal standings at the 2026 World Para Shooting Championships held in Changwon. As of the third day of competition, the national team has secured 11 medals, including 5 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze.

In the P1 (SH1, 10m air pistol men) individual event, Jo Jeong-du won the gold medal and set a new world record with a score of 244.4. Jo also secured a gold medal in the same category's team event alongside teammates Kim Jeong-nam and Park Cheol. Additionally, Moon Ae-kyung and Jo Jeong-du earned a silver medal in the P6 (10m air pistol mixed team) event, finishing second behind China.

Other notable performances include Park Jin-ho, who earned a silver medal in the R3 (SH1, 10m air rifle mixed) individual event and a bronze in the team event. The championships serve as a critical qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games, with several Korean athletes already securing their spots.