South Korea has taken part in every edition of the World Athletics Championships, having host the 2011 edition in Daegu. Kim Hyun-Sup was their first medalist, finishing third in the men's 20 kilometres race walk at the 2011 Daegu edition. More recently, high jumper Woo Sang-Hyeok has been on the podium two times, with two second place finishes at the 2022 and 2025 editions.
Medalists MedalNameYearEvent Kim Hyun-Sup 2011 Daegu Men's 20 km W Woo Sang-Hyeok 2022 Eugene Men's high jump Woo Sang-Hyeok 2025 Tokyo Men's high jump
By event
By gender
See also South Korea at the Olympics South Korea at the Paralympics
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