South Korea's Skiing Scandals Cast Shadow Over Winter Olympics

South Korea's skiing scene is in hot water right now. Just as athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn are getting ready for the Winter Olympics, a big scandal hits home. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) is under fire for some serious allegations. First off, there's a coach accused of telling an athlete to mess with other competitors during a race. The goal? To help out athletes from his private academy. Not cool, right? Then there's another ex-coach who allegedly pushed to get his daughter on the national para snowboard team for the 2025-2026 season. Talk about favoritism! KSOC is taking this stuff seriously. They say fairness isn't just an option—it's a must in sports. They're working with the police to get to the bottom of things. But this isn't the first time KSOC has been in trouble. Last year, eight members, including a former president, were accused of misconduct.Meanwhile, there's another big issue brewing in Milano Cortina, where the Winter Olympics are happening. The Apollonio to Socrepes cableway, which is supposed to take fans to the women's Alpine skiing venue, is still under construction. With just days to go, there's a lot of pressure to get it done. The cableway is supposed to be a big deal—53 cabins, 10 towers, and three stations. It's meant to move 3, 000 people per hour. But construction has been rough, with ground fractures and landslide risks. Will it be ready in time? And more importantly, will it be safe? KSOC is trying to clean up its act, but the skiing world is watching. Can they restore trust before the Olympics start? And will the cableway be ready to handle the crowds? Only time will tell.