50 Quotes by Kim Yuna

Even in the hardest circumstances, dreams can give you the courage to live, and I hope I can share that message with children in need.

To many, peace is what enables development and is critical in providing opportunities to young people. To some - especially those from regions involved in conflict - peacekeeping and efforts to preserve peace are absolutely vital in bringing prosperity and hope for the future.

Watching previous figure skaters, I always wondered why they cried after their performance.

I am not trying my best because it is the Olympics. I try my best always.

When I was young, many people didn't know what figure skating was. Some who knew of it thought of it as dancing on ice. But, as I entered international competitions and got good results, many people got to know more about it and came to cheer for me.

If I walk in the street in Korea, I am recognized.

Peace is what enables development and is critical in providing opportunities to young people. Efforts to preserve peace are absolutely vital in bringing prosperity and hope for the future.

What I miss the most is chatting with my friends and family and having a good laugh over a simple meal.

For a long time, just skating in the Olympics had been my goal because not many Koreans had done it.