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Originally Posted by Hammertime
I don't think it's a set salary from the government or anything (I could be wrong), but they are "set" in that the sponsorships and opportunities in the sport is enough to set them up for life. Gold Medal winners will be top dawgs in the sporting associations (executive positions), coaching, private businesses (Mr. Lee's speed skating Clinic), etc.
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It is a set salary for life from the sporting body in Korea.