PyeongChang Paralympic Gold Medalist Para Nordic skier Sin Eui-hyun
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The 2018 PyeongChang Paralympics come to an end today with a closing ceremony.
During its first Winter Paralympics at home, host country South Korea made history when para Nordic skier Sin Eui-hyun won South Korea's first ever Winter Paralympics gold.
President Moon Jae-in himself is expected to attend the closing ceremony to congratulate South Korean paralympians.
Minyoung Lee reports.
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This year's event has been the largest Paralympics in history with nearly 570 athletes from 49 countries taking part.
Host South Korea had its biggest delegation to the Games, with 36 athletes competing in all six sports.
And for the first time, North Korea made its Winter Paralympic debut, with two cross-country skiers competing in the events.
South Korea placed 15th with one gold and two bronze medals.
Para Nordic skier Sin Eui-hyun, who will carry the national flag at the ceremony today, clinched the country's first ever gold medal at a Winter Paralympic Games and also a bronze.
The men's ice sledge hockey team also won a well fought bronze.
The 10-day global sports competition will come to a close with a ceremony featuring various performances including different versions of the Korean folk song 'Arirang.'
President Moon Jae-in will be attending the closing ceremony tonight, where he is expected to encourage and congratulate athletes that played hard for the country.
Today's closing event will kick off at 8 p.m. at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium.
Minyoung Lee, eFM News.■
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